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Case Reports
. 2021 May 3:24:e01147.
doi: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01147. eCollection 2021.

Progressive localized tetanus in patient with inadequate human tetanus immunoglobulin therapy

Daniel Licindo  1 , Evan Matthew Putra  2 , Medianto Rombetasik  3 , Heriyanto Lim  4
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Case Reports

Progressive localized tetanus in patient with inadequate human tetanus immunoglobulin therapy

Daniel Licindo et al. IDCases. .

Abstract

Localized tetanus is a rare form of tetanus and generally has a better prognosis, but it could become fatal when it progresses into generalized tetanus. Treatment is challenging as there are limited data about clinical management and factors preventing localized tetanus progression. We present a case of localized tetanus in left lower limb of 8 year-old boy which progressed into generalized tetanus.

Keywords: Evolve; Generalization; Localised tetanus; Localized tetanus; Progressive.

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We know of no conflicts of interest associated with this publication.

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Clinical presentations of localized tetanus on left lower limb with sign of opisthotonus after 24 h of treatment.
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