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Generalized Tetanus in a Canadian Farmer Following Orthopedic Surgery.
Chauhan, Utkarsh; Ghimire, Anukul; Raval, Milan; Boyington, Curtiss; Haponiuk, Adrienne; Koller, Gregory; Korzan, Jeffrey; Yacyshyn, Elaine.
  • Chauhan U; Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R7, Canada.
  • Ghimire A; Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3, Canada.
  • Raval M; Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Red Deer Regional Hospital, Red Deer, AB T4N 4E7, Canada.
  • Boyington C; Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3, Canada.
  • Haponiuk A; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, Canada.
  • Koller G; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3, Canada.
  • Korzan J; Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, Canada.
  • Yacyshyn E; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3, Canada.
Infect Dis Rep ; 14(2): 273-277, 2022 Apr 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1809843
ABSTRACT
Tetanus is extremely rare in developed countries. We report the first documented case of tetanus in the province of Alberta since 2016 a farmer that developed trismus, shoulder stiffness, and fevers eight days following orthopedic surgery. Tetanus immunoglobulin elicited rapid recovery. We highlight risk factors, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and diagnostic challenges.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Infect Dis Rep Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Idr14020033

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Infect Dis Rep Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Idr14020033