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Tetanus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • A disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI. Tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration. Generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia. Localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound. It may progress to the generalized form.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Clostridium tetani Infection

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LV0XVP2V-0

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 01/01/1999, dernière modification le 17/06/2019