title: [Post-dental extraction tetanus. About an observation].
abstract: The authors report a case of tetanus diagnosed in the aftermath of tooth extraction, in the absence of any other front door.
  
  
  METHODS
  A patient showed a persistent trismus several days after the extraction of tooth 38 performed at the dental office. The diffusion of tension and the appearance of paroxysms allowed the diagnosis of tetanus.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The possibility of occurrence of tetanus after a tooth extraction should be kept in mind before a persistent trismus with rapid expansion in the neck and limbs. The dentist should be aware of the symptoms of tetanus to refer the patient to a specialized department.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Anzouan-Kacou
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Assouani
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aba
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nguessan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Adouko-Aka
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salami
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Konan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Assa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery; D013742:Tetanus / Q000209:etiology*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology