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tetanus - prolonged and repeated contraction of muscles Definition for tetanus Tetanus is a medical condition characterized by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers. The primary symptoms are caused by tetanospasmin, a neurotoxin produced by the Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani. more Tetanus is a medical condition characterized by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers. The primary symptoms are caused by tetanospasmin, a neurotoxin produced by the Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani. Infection generally occurs through wound contamination, and often involves a cut or deep puncture wound. As the infection progresses, muscle spasms in the jaw develop, hence the common name, lockjaw. This is followed by difficulty swallowing and general muscle stiffness and spasms in other parts of the body. Infection can be prevented by proper immunization and by post-exposure prophylaxis. less some common symptoms convulsions fever malaise muscle cramps some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 93 diagnoses meningitis encephalitis shigellosis influenza human immunodeficiency virus infections viral meningitis brain abscess   more do i have 'tetanus'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'tetanus' 1 - 5 of 12 diagnostic tests Serum tetanus antitoxin tetanus and Serum tetanus antitoxin spatula test tetanus and spatula test Cerebrospinal Fluid analysis tetanus and Cerebrospinal Fluid analysis Lumbar Puncture tetanus and Lumbar Puncture Complete metabolic panel tetanus and Complete metabolic panel Arterial Blood Gas tetanus and Arterial Blood Gas Cardiac monitoring tetanus and Cardiac monitoring Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution tetanus and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution Pulse oximetry Oximetry tetanus and Pulse oximetry Ultrasonography tip of central venous catheter tetanus and Ultrasonography tip of central venous catheter serum electrolytes tetanus and serum electrolytes urine output tetanus and urine output for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'tetanus'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for tetanus: therapeutic procedure search results for 'tetanus' 1 - 5 of 15 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. 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Tetanus affects skeletal muscle, a type of striated muscle. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus   en.wikipedia.org - summary Tetanus: Bacterial Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition Tetanus bacteria may enter the body through wounds contaminated with soil or ... Occasionally, tetanus results when the uterus is damaged during an induced ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec17/ch190/ch190v.html   www.merck.com - summary Tetanus: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Includes cause, symptoms, tests, prognosis, treatment, and prevention. ... Tetanus often begins with mild spasms in the jaw muscles (lockjaw) ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000615.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Tetanus Most cases of tetanus in the United States occur in those who have not been ... Tetanus often begins with mild spasms in the jaw muscles (lockjaw) ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Tetanus.htm   adam.about.com - summary Tetanus tips on MedicineNet.com Summer is here, do you need a tetanus booster shot? ... Tetanus, sometimes called lockjaw, is a rare disease caused by a bacterium known ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA=810&articlekey=47225   www.medicinenet.com - summary Tetanus - MedlinePlus Contains links to information about Tetanus and the Tetanus Vaccine. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tetanus.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary tetanus toxoid-injection Glossary of Terms with Definitions ... tetanus toxoid-injection glossary includes a list of tetanus toxoid-injection related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com http://www.medicinenet.com/tetanus_toxoid-injection/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Tetanus, disease information, NCID, CDC The National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) has been officially ... Tetanus (Lockjaw, Clostridium tetani Infection) Tetanus (Lockjaw) Disease ... http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_tetanus.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Tetanus Tetanus is a disease caused by the toxin of the bacterium that affects the , sometimes resulting in death. ... carries the risk for tetanus. Related Articles ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000615prv.htm   adam.about.com - summary diphtheria and tetanus toxoids combined (pediatr Glossary of ... diphtheria and tetanus toxoids combined (pediatr glossary includes a list of ... Tetanus is characterized by profoundly painful spasms of muscles, including " ... http://www.medicinenet.com/diphtheria_and_tetanus_toxoids_co...   www.medicinenet.com - summary Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoids-Td IM : Uses, Side Effects ... Find patient medical information for Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoids-Td IM on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ... http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-10352-Tetanus-Diphtheria%20T...   www.webmd.com - summary diphtheria and tetanus toxoids combined (adult) Glossary of ... diphtheria and tetanus toxoids combined (adult) glossary includes a list of ... Tetanus is characterized by profoundly painful spasms of muscles, including " ... http://www.medicinenet.com/diphtheria_and_tetanus_toxoids_co...   www.medicinenet.com - summary Tetanus Toxoid Inj : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions ... Find patient medical information for Tetanus Toxoid Inj on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-52860-Tetanus+Toxoid+Inj.asp...   www.webmd.com - summary Tetanus -- United States, 1985-1986 There were no cases of tetanus among neonates. ... Ninety-nine persons (71%) contracted tetanus after an identified acute injury. ... http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000940.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Health Tip: Getting a Tetanus Shot - MedicineNet - Health and ... Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed decisions about ... The tetanus shot protects against a soil-borne bacterial ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=98586&page=2   www.medicinenet.com - summary Tetanus - Yahoo! Health In the United States, most people have had shots to prevent tetanus, so the disease is relatively rare. People who have never been immunized or haven't had a booster ... http://health.yahoo.com/infectiousdisease-overview/tetanus/h...   health.yahoo.com - summary Tetanus -- Rutland County, Vermont, 1992 The last reported case of tetanus in Vermont was in 1987. ... Although she recalled receiving a tetanus booster at age 14 years, this could ... http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00017686.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Diphtheria-Tetanus Toxoids Ped IM : Uses, Side Effects ... Find patient medical information for Diphtheria-Tetanus Toxoids Ped IM on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and ... http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-64390-Diphtheria-Tetanus+Tox...   www.webmd.com - summary Tetanus Fatality -- Ohio, 1991 The emergency room physician diagnosed tetanus and admitted the woman to the hospital. ... The patient had no history of any previous tetanus vaccinations. ... http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00019820.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Tetanus shots: Is it risky to receive 'extra' boosters ... For adults, tetanus shots are recommended every 10 years. ... I couldn't recall when I last had a tetanus shot, so the doctor gave me one. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tetanus-shots/AN01497   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Tetanus - vaccine: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia ... types of tetanus vaccines: ... 1" vaccine that protects against tetanus and diphtheria. ... Tetanus vaccine (T vaccine) can be given as a single vaccine, ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002031.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Tetanus: Anaerobic Bacteria: Merck Manual Professional Tetanus bacilli form durable spores that can be found in soil and animal feces ... Worldwide, tetanus is estimated to cause over half a million deaths annually, ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec14/ch178/ch178i.html   www.merck.com - summary Tetanus --- Puerto Rico, 2002 The last reported case of tetanus in Puerto Rico had occurred in 1999. ... He was admitted to the ICU with diagnosed tetanus and intubated preemptively. ... http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5128a1.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Diph,Pertus(Acel),Tetanus Pedi IM : Uses, Side Effects ... Find patient medical information for Diph,Pertus(Acel),Tetanus Pedi IM on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ... http://www.webmd.com/drugs/mono-514-DIPHTHERIA%2FTETANUS%2FA...   www.webmd.com - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health Tetanus is a disease of the nervous system marked by muscle spasms caused by a toxin produced by a bacteria called Clostridium tetani. http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=395   health.discovery.com - summary Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine Tetanus (also called "lockjaw") is caused by bacteria usually found in soil, dust, and manure. ... A person gets tetanus from the environment. ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/Immunization/hic_Teta...   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Diphth, Pertus(Acell), Tetanus IM : Uses, Side Effects ... Find patient medical information for Diphth, Pertus(Acell), Tetanus IM on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and ... http://www.webmd.com/drugs/mono-5169-DIPHTHERIA%2FTETANUS%2F...   www.webmd.com - summary Tetanus (Lockjaw) Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Vaccine, Treatment ... Get the facts on tetanus causes (Clostridium tetani bacterial infection), symptoms and signs (lockjaw), diagnosis, vaccination (DTaP) side effects, booster and treatment. http://www.medicinenet.com/tetanus/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Tetanus Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com Tetanus glossary includes a list of Tetanus related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com ... diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis vaccine-injection ... http://www.medicinenet.com/tetanus/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis: Recommendations for ... The recommendations on diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis were developed by the ... Of 99 tetanus patients with complete information reported to CDC during 1987 and ... http://www.cdc.gov/MMWR/preview/MMWRhtml/00041645.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Among ... During spring 2005, two tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular ... This statement 1) reviews tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccination policy ... http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr55e223a1.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)/Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td ... Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)/Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td) Vaccines ... Tetanus kills about 1 out of 5 people who are infected. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a607027.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary NIP: Dieases/Tetanus/In Short Tetanus (lockjaw) in short: description, symptoms, complications, transmission, and vaccine information ... Everyone needs protection from tetanus. ... http://www.cdc.gov/nip/diseases/tetanus/vac-chart.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis vaccine-injection Glossary of ... diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis vaccine-injection glossary includes a list of ... Tetanus is characterized by profoundly ... See the entire definition of Tetanus ... http://www.medicinenet.com/diphtheriatetanuspertussis_vaccin...   www.medicinenet.com - summary Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccine ... Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. ... Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682198.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Tetanus Among Injecting-Drug Users ? California, 1997 Of 67 cases of tetanus reported in California during ... Of the 27 cases of tetanus in IDUs, 24 (89%) had no antecedent injuries other ... http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm4708.pdf   www.cdc.gov - summary Tetanus - MayoClinic.com Tetanus ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, prevention of this vaccine-preventable disease. ... Tetanus may be fatal despite treatment. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tetanus/DS00227   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Among Adults ... On June 10, 2005, a tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular ... Generalized tetanus typically presents with trismus (lockjaw), followed by ... http://www.cdc.gov/MMWR/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5517a1.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Nose Injuries - Yahoo! Health Nose injuries often occur during play, sports, accidents, fights, and falls. ... Did you not get the first series of tetanus shots? ... http://health.yahoo.com/emergency-injury/nose-injuries/healthwise--nosei.html   health.yahoo.com - summary Tetanus Among Injecting-Drug Users -- California, 1997 During 1997, 47 cases of tetanus were provisionally reported in the United ... The annual number of tetanus cases in IDUs in California has increased steadily ... http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00051456.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Tetanus: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Tetanus ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, prevention of this vaccine-preventable disease. ... This is why tetanus is commonly referred to as lockjaw. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tetanus/DS00227/DSECTION=symptoms   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Tetanus vaccine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The tetanus vaccine is required yearly if the individual is exposed to possible infection. ... "MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tetanus - vaccine" ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus_vaccine   en.wikipedia.org - summary 2009 Clinical education slide set External Web Site Policy Tetanus toxoid first widely used during World War II. Clostridium tetani ... Generalized tetanus: descending symptoms of trismus (lockjaw), difficulty ... http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/Slides/Tetanus11.ppt   www.cdc.gov - summary Tetanus - vaccine ... types of tetanus vaccines: ... 1" vaccine that protects against tetanus and diphtheria. ... Tetanus vaccine (T vaccine) can be given as a single vaccine, ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Tetanus-vaccine.htm   adam.about.com - summary Tetanus: Causes - MayoClinic.com Tetanus ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, prevention of this vaccine-preventable disease. ... that cause tetanus, Clostridium tetani, are ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tetanus/DS00227/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary tetanus-diphtheria http://www.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/dtp.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Robaxin Oral : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures ... Find patient medical information for Robaxin Oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, ... Medication for Tetanus, Muscle Spasm. See ... http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-11197-Robaxin+Oral.aspx?drug...   www.webmd.com - summary Clostridium tetani - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tetanus was well known to ancient people, who recognized the relationship ... They produced tetanus in rabbits by injecting their sciatic nerve with pus from ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clostridium_tetani   en.wikipedia.org - summary Tetanus Surveillance --- United States, 1998--2000 Problem/Condition: Tetanus is a severe and often fatal infection. ... No deaths occurred among those who were up-to-date with tetanus toxoid vaccination. ... http://www.cdc.gov/MMWR/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5203a1.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary TETANUS TOXOID - INJECTION side effects, medical uses, and ... Consumer information about the medication TETANUS TOXOID - INJECTION , includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read ... http://www.medicinenet.com/tetanus_toxoid-injection/page2.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary show more 1  2