Localized tetanus in a child

Ann Emerg Med. 1999 Apr;33(4):460-3. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(99)70314-8.

Abstract

The majority of physicians in practice today in developed countries have never seen a case of tetanus. The last pediatric case reported in Canada occurred in 1992. We present the case of a child who had localized tetanus despite previous partial immunization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emergencies*
  • Foot Injuries / complications
  • Humans
  • Immunization Schedule
  • Immunization, Secondary
  • Male
  • Tetanus / diagnosis*
  • Tetanus / prevention & control
  • Tetanus Toxoid / administration & dosage
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications

Substances

  • Tetanus Toxoid