Tetanus Flashcards by Ibrahim El-Mahdy | Brainscape

Q

What is tetanus?

A

A neuroparytic disease caused by toxins

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Tetanus epidemics?

A

Deep wounds, animal bites, burns, traumas.

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Tetanus bacteriology?

A

Anaerobic gram + bacilli

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Incubation period?

A

1-2 weeks

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Hallmark sign of generalized tetanus?

A

Facial rigidity

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Diagnosis?

A

History and clinical findings

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Treatment

A

500 units IM HTIG (human tetanus immunoglobulin)

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Prevention?

A

Vaccination

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