title: Brainstem myoclonus in generalised tetanus.
abstract: Electrophysiological studies of stimulus sensitive myoclonus in a man with generalised tetanus revealed features characteristic of hyperekplexia or brainstem myoclonus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.
authors.forename: Jason D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: Thomas E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Kimber
authors.forename: Philip D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D001933:Brain Stem; D003391:Cranial Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004576:Electromyography; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000528:radiation effects; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000209:etiology*; D011930:Reaction Time / Q000502:physiology; D013742:Tetanus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013997:Time Factors