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- Title
Meningitis, Clinical Presentation of Tetanus.
- Authors
Moniuszko, Anna; Zajkowska, Agata; Tumiel, Ewa; Rutkowski, Krzysztof; Czupryna, Piotr; Pancewicz, Sławomir; Rutkowski, Ryszard; Zdrodowska, Agnieszka; Zajkowska, Joanna
- Abstract
Background. Tetanus is an acute disease caused by a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani. Tetanus immunization has been available since the late 1930s but sporadic cases still occur, usually in incompletely vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals. Case Report. An elderly previously vaccinated female contracted tetanus following foot injury. Clinically she presented with meningitis causing diagnostic and therapeutic delays. Why Should Physician Be Aware of This? Even in developed countries the differential diagnosis of meningitis, especially in the elderly, should include tetanus. Treatment in intensive care unit is required. General population might benefit from vaccine boosters and education on this potentially fatal disease.
- Subjects
MENINGITIS diagnosis; TETANUS; NEUROTOXIC agents; CLOSTRIDIUM tetani; IMMUNIZATION; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2015, Vol 2015, p1
- ISSN
2090-6625
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2015/372375