Rabies And tetanus Flashcards

1
Q

This type of poisoning minic generalized tetanus infection

A

Strychnine poisoning

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This symptom differentiates Tetnus from the other disorders that mimics it

A

Abdominal muscle rigidity is continuous in tetanus (episodic in other disorders)

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3
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Antibiotic of choice in tetanus

A

Metronidazole 400mg rectally or 500mg via IV Q6

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