Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)
1996 Case Definition
Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)
1996 Case Definition
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1996 Case Definition
Clinical Description
Acute onset of hypertonia and/or painful muscular contractions (usually of the muscles of the jaw and neck) and generalized muscle spasms without other apparent medical cause
Case Classification
Confirmed
A clinically compatible case, as reported by a health-care professional
Comments
The 1990 case definition appearing on this page was re-published in the 1996 CSTE position statement 1996-18. Thus, the 1996 and 1990 versions of the case definition are identical.
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