Tetanus

Authors

  • Arkhom Arayawichanont Department of Internal medicine, Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital.

Keywords:

tetanus, tetanus prone wounds, Closridium tetani

Abstract

          Tetanus is a disease that causes abnormalities of neurological symptoms. The main symptoms are prolonged muscle spasms. This disease is caused by a bacterial infection of Closridium tetani. Patients typically get tetanus through wounds contaminated with dirt. Patients usually have severe symptoms, which are life-threatening. It is necessary to treat those patients quickly to prevent complications that may occur. However, tetanus is a disease that can be prevented. And the prophylaxis after infection can be counted as the best treatment.

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Published

2021-08-01

How to Cite

Arayawichanont, A. (2021). Tetanus. Sanpasitthiprasong Medical Journal, 36(1), 47–59. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sanpasit_medjournal/article/view/252515