Generalized Tetanus Treated with Intrathecal Baclofen Infusion
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 220-224, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Tetanus is a bacterial infection by Clostridium tetani. Its neurotoxin causes spastic paralysis and autonomic dysfunction. Intrathecal infusion of baclofen has been suggested as a pertinent treatment for generalized spasm. Our case describes a patient who had a severe generalized form of tetanus, and was effectively treated with intrathecal baclofen infusion. He showed cerebral and brainstem dysfunction during baclofen infusion, which were reversed without sequelae when baclofen was discontinued.
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Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
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2023
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