Presentation
The patient presented with muscle spasms and nuchal rigidity. To our knowledge, this is the sixth case report of obstetric tetanus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Mild forms were the most common presentation with 85.7% of grade II tetanus. The death rate was 23.8%. Conclusion - The current Senegalese immunization program excludes a large proportion of women of reproductive age. [infona.pl]
Jaw & Teeth
- Trismus
On the second day of hospitalization in the ICU, severe trismus, increased respiratory rate, and spasms of the upper and lower extremities and trunk were evident. Passive motion of the limbs caused diffuse spasms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Musculoskeletal
- Muscle Weakness
Tracheostomy carrier Distal muscle weakness Holmdahl and Thorén [8] 1962 36 NIF Infected scratches on both hands Spasm in throat muscles and long back muscles, respiratory insufficiency Antitetanic serum, antibiotics, phenobarbitone, and tribromoethanol [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Skin
- Sweating
Fully recovered Shin et al. [9] 2002 29 No 10-yr boosters after the initial series of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine Absence of trauma Cold sweats, neck pain, difficulty in opening her mouth, dysphagia, stiff neck, jaw muscle spasms, shortness of breath [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Face, Head & Neck
- Risus Sardonicus
Fully recovered Orr et al. [7] 1969 27 NIF Foul vaginal discharge Generalized muscle spasm, risus sardonicus, clenching of the jaw, opisthotonos, respiratory insufficiency Diazepam, in a dosage of 10 mg, endotracheal Intubation, penicillin, 80,000 units [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Treatment with ceftriaxone 2 g IV daily, iron saccharate, and hydration was started immediately. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Objective - The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological pattern and the prognosis of obstetrical tetanus and to suggest preventive measures. [infona.pl]
Epidemiology
Objective - The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological pattern and the prognosis of obstetrical tetanus and to suggest preventive measures. [infona.pl]
Prevention
Objective - The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological pattern and the prognosis of obstetrical tetanus and to suggest preventive measures. [infona.pl]