Cephalic Tetanus Presenting as Ptosis

Indian Pediatr. 2020 Jan 15;57(1):72-73.

Abstract

A 7-year-old unimmunized boy developed cephalic tetanus following chronic suppurative otitis media. We wish to emphasize that possibility of cephalic tetanus should be considered in an unimmunized child presenting with ptosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Blepharoptosis / etiology*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Otitis Media, Suppurative*
  • Tetanus*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents