Meningitis, Clinical Presentation of Tetanus. (18th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moniuszko, Anna; Zajkowska, Agata; Tumiel, Ewa; Rutkowski, Krzysztof; Czupryna, Piotr; Pancewicz, Sławomir; Rutkowski, Ryszard; Zdrodowska, Agnieszka; Zajkowska, Joanna
• Other Names: Dogra Sandeep Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-02-18
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/372375
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Background . Tetanus is an acute disease caused by a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani . Tetanus immunization has been available since the late 1930s but sporadic cases still occur, usually in incompletely vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals. Case Report . An elderly previously vaccinated female contracted tetanus following foot injury. Clinically she presented with meningitis causing diagnostic and therapeutic delays. Why Should Physician Be Aware of This? Even in developed countries the differential diagnosis of meningitis, especially in the elderly, should include tetanus. Treatment in intensive care unit is required. General population might benefit from vaccine boosters and education on this potentially fatal disease.