| Tetanus in a 67-year-old man. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 917951 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A fatal case of generalized tetanus in a 67-year-old man is presented. The incubation period following finger damage was short, and the diagnosis was confirmed by the isolation of Clostridium tetani. Subsequently, a partial surgical amputation of the infected finger during the clinically active stage of the disease did not remove all the infecting organisms. Although convincing evidence of any previous active immunization was lacking, no form of tetanus antitoxin was given at the time of injury. This case illustrates the potential dangers of unfamiliarity with tetanus owing to its low incidence in developed countries. |
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Authors:
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C C Kinahan; F A Holden |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medicine Volume: 62 ISSN: 0032-5481 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med Publication Date: 1977 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1977-12-29 Completed Date: 1977-12-29 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401147 Medline TA: Postgrad Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 233-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Humans Male Tetanus* / diagnosis, prevention & control, therapy Tetanus Toxoid / therapeutic use |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Tetanus Toxoid |
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