Tetanus: lest we forget.
Tetanus is a life threatening infection that is rarely encountered in clinical practice. Knowledge of the condition is necessary to ensure optimal management. A 30-year-old male presented with classic signs and symptoms of the disease, including trismus, risus sardonicus, paroxysmal muscle spasms and autonomic instability. The pathophysiology and modern management of this condition are reviewed.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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