Tetanus

Types

  1. Generalized tetanus including neonatal tetanus (Common)
  2. Localized tetanus (rare)
  3. Cephalic
  4. Neonatal

Important points in history

Neonatal tetanus (common)

Non Neonatal Tetanus

Important points on examination

Differential Diagnosis

Neonatal tetanus

Non Neonatal Tetanus

Investigations

Treatment

Wound management

Antibiotics

Neutralization of unbound toxin

Active immunization

Sedation

Supportive care

Surveillance

see Target disease surveillance for pathway for reporting Neonatal tetanus.