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Abstract
We report a case of generalized tetanus in a 31-year-old male originating from a surgical wound after repair of an achilles tendon rupture. Our case illustrates an unusual source of tetanus, the need for tetanus prophylaxis before surgery, and the importance of asking about primary tetanus immunization, particularly in immigrants.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID： 9543395 DOI： 10.1016/S0736-4679(97)00281-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Emerg Med ISSN： 0736-4679 Impact factor: 1.484