title: A report of two pediatric tetanus cases.
abstract: Tetanus is still a difficult-to-treat disease with high morbidity and mortality. Although it most commonly occurs in non-immunized children, it can also be seen in partially immunized or immunized children. We report herein two pediatric cases of generalized tetanus. Case 1 presented with signs of acute abdomen, while Case 2 presented with the typical clinical findings of tetanus. In this report, we highlight the importance of obtaining a history of the vaccination status of pediatric patients as an essential part of the evaluation. Furthermore, the differential diagnosis of non-immunized children with abdominal rigidity should include generalized tetanus.
authors: Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children's Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Türkan
authors: T
authors: Aydin-Teke
authors: Gülstüm Iclal
authors: GI
authors: Bayhan
authors: Cağatay Evrim
authors: CE
authors: Afşarlar
authors: Fatma Nur
authors: FN
authors: Oz
authors: Abdul Ragip
authors: AR
authors: Akansel
authors: Gönül
authors: G
authors: Tanir
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013742:Tetanus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013743:Tetanus Antitoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014421:Turkey
chemical_list: D013743:Tetanus Antitoxin