Overview
Definition
Bacterial infection causing severe muscle spasms.
Epidemiology
Varies globally depending on genetics, environment, or exposure.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Clostridium tetani neurotoxin (tetanospasmin).
Clinical Symptoms
- Trismus (lockjaw)
- risus sardonicus
- opisthotonos
- muscle spasms.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Clinical diagnosis.
Management
- Tetanus immune globulin (TIG)
- Metronidazole
- Diazepam for spasms.
Complications
- Respiratory failure.