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Tetanus
occurs worldwide but is more common in hot,
damp climates with soil rich in organic
matter.
6. Binds to sites
5. Travels along the responsible for inhibiting
axons to the spinal skeletal muscle
cord. contraction.
Initially binds to
peripheral nerve
terminals
Differential Diagnosis
Masseter muscle spasm due to
dental abscess
Dystonic reaction to
phenothiazine
Rabies
Hysteria
Principle of Treatment
4. Supportive care
- Adequate hydration
- Nutrition
- Treatment of secondary infection
- prevention of bed sores.
Tetanus Complications
Laryngospasm
Fractures
Hypertension
Nosocomial infections
Pulmonary embolism
Aspiration
Death
Prevention