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Descriptor English:
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Tetanus
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Tétanos
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Tétano
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Synonyms English:
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Clostridium tetani Infection
Clostridium tetani Infections
Infection, Clostridium tetani
Infections, Clostridium tetani
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Tree Number:
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C01.150.252.410.222.864
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Definition English:
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A disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI. Tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration. Generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia. Localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound. It may progress to the generalized form. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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caused by Clostridium tetani; do not confuse with TETANY; do not use for tonic spasm of muscle ( = SPASM) or for tetanic contraction ( = MUSCLE CONTRACTION)
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See Related English:
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Trismus
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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14121
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Unique Identifier:
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D013742
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