Case report of an unusual source of tetanus.
We report a case of generalized tetanus in a 31-year-old male originating from a surgical wound after repair of an achilles tendon rupture. Our case illustrates an unusual source of tetanus, the need for tetanus prophylaxis before surgery, and the importance of asking about primary tetanus immunization, particularly in immigrants.
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Division of Emergency Medicine, Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Penciner
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D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D013742:Tetanus / Q000209:etiology*