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Tetanus

Contents
  1. Read book excerpt
  2. Tetanus: Introduction
  3. Tetanus Misdiagnosis
  4. Tetanus Complications
  5. Tetanus Prevention
  6. Tetanus Treatments
  7. Statistics
  8. Clinical trials
  9. Tetanus Overview
  10. More book excerpts for Tetanus

Tetanus: Excerpt from Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)

Signs and Symptoms

Muscle hypertonicity, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, tachycardia, profuse sweating, involuntary muscle contractions, lockjaw, abdominal rigidity, arched back, seizures, apnea

Treatment (Tx)

Tetanus toxoid, airway maintenance, diazepam, antibiotics

Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
  • Author(s): Springhouse
  • Year of Publication: 2005
  • Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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More About This Book:
Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
Authors: Springhouse
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 1-58255-370-X

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