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Meenakshi Sesama¹, Sunil Gomber², Mukesh Yadav²

¹Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. meenakshisesama@gmail.com.

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Cephalic tetanus, a rare form of tetanus, can occur in unimmunized children with chronic ear infections. Ptosis is a key symptom to consider for early diagnosis.

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Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics

Background:

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system.
Cephalic tetanus is a rare form of tetanus, typically affecting the head and neck.
Chronic suppurative otitis media is a persistent middle ear infection.

Observation:

A 7-year-old unvaccinated boy presented with symptoms suggestive of cephalic tetanus.
The patient had a history of chronic suppurative otitis media.

Findings:

The boy was diagnosed with cephalic tetanus.
This case highlights the link between chronic ear infections and cephalic tetanus in unvaccinated children.

Implications:

Healthcare providers should consider cephalic tetanus in unvaccinated children with otitis media, especially if ptosis is present.
This case underscores the importance of childhood immunization against tetanus.
Early recognition and diagnosis of cephalic tetanus are crucial for effective management.