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Case Reports
. 2006 Apr;101(4):437-41.
doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2005.04.013. Epub 2005 Oct 26.

Trismus: or is it tetanus? A report of a case

A W Paterson  1 , W Ryan, V V Rao-Mudigonda
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Trismus: or is it tetanus? A report of a case

A W Paterson et al. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2006 Apr.

Abstract

Tetanus is a life-threatening infection that is rare in the developed world. Trismus and dysphagia are the most common presenting symptoms, and thus oral and maxillofacial surgeons may be involved in the early stages of evaluation of the patient. Early diagnosis helps initiate prompt management and referral for intensive therapy. This article is a case report of severe generalized tetanus with a discussion of its diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management.

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