Tetanus: Review of the literature and report of a case

M. J.A. Smith; R. W.T. Myall

doi:10.1016/0030-4220(76)90272-3

Tetanus: Review of the literature and report of a case

M. J.A. Smith, R. W.T. Myall

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A case report is presented in which trismus was the principal symptom of tetanus. The literature is reviewed, with special reference to pathogenesis, clinical features, and immunization. The importance of including tetanus in the differential diagnosis of acute trismus is stressed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	451-456
Number of pages	6
Journal	Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology
Volume	41
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4220(76)90272-3
State	Published - Apr 1976
Externally published	Yes

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Pathology and Forensic Medicine
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