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[Course and management of tetanus]
B Pfausler1, A Kampfl, H P Haring
1Arbeitsgruppe für Intensiv- und Infektionsneurologie, Universitätsklinik für Neurologie, Innsbruck.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Severe tetanus cases require prolonged intensive care and artificial ventilation. Many patients had inadequate tetanus immunization, highlighting the importance of booster shots for preventing serious tetanus infection.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Generalized tetanus is a serious neurological condition.
- Inadequate immunization is a risk factor for tetanus.
- Tetanus can lead to severe complications and prolonged intensive care.