STG Questions Flashcards
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Question 1
A 51-year old farmer and resident of a rural community has been brought to your health centre on account of headache and inability to open the jaw. On your assessment, you noticed a wound on the anterior part of the left leg, which according to a relative, he has been treating at home with herbal medicine since 2 weeks. He is afebrile but restless.
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a. What is the most likely diagnosis?
— Tetanus
b. State five (5) differential diagnosis.
— Stroke
— Meningitis
— Encephalitis
— Septic Arthritis
— Osteoarthritis
c. Mention three (3) investigations you will request.
d. How will you manage the condition?
e. State five (5) complications of the condition.
