Generalized Tetanus with Opisthotonos

J Emerg Med. 2023 Jun;64(6):724-725. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.03.057. Epub 2023 Mar 17.

Authors

Jeremy R Hardin¹, Julia D Sobel², Nicole M Franklin², Nathan A Friedman¹, Allyson A Kreshak³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California; Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, California.
² Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California.
³ Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California.

PMID: 37286437
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.03.057

No abstract available

Keywords: Opisthotonos; Risus Sardonicus; Tetanus; Toxicology; Trismus.

MeSH terms

Dystonia*
Humans
Muscle Spasticity
Tetanus* / complications
Tetanus* / diagnosis
Trismus