A case of tetanus infection in an adult with a protective tetanus antibody level

Kristan E. Vollman; Nicole M. Acquisto; Ryan P. Bodkin

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2013.10.025

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A case of tetanus infection in an adult with a protective tetanus antibody level☆☆☆

Kristan E. Vollman, PharmD

Department of Pharmacy, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA

Nicole M. Acquisto, PharmD

Departments of Pharmacy and Emergency Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA

Ryan P. Bodkin, MD, MBA

Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2013.10.025

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Tetanus is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani and most commonly presents as trismus or other muscle spasms. Despite the development of the tetanus toxoid vaccine, tetanus infection has not been eradicated. Additionally, while there are hypothesized protective levels of tetanus antibody, tetanus infection may still occur in properly vaccinated individuals.

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A case of tetanus infection in an adult with a protective tetanus antibody level☆☆☆

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