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Revision as of 13:54, 6 August 2015
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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Clostridium tetani.
For patient information click here
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Michael Maddaleni, B.S.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Tetanus from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies