Tetanus Quiz

Clostridium tetani is the causative agent of tetanus, and its spores are commonly found in soil.

The symptoms and signs of tetanus infection include pain and tingling at the site of inoculation, spasticity of nearby muscles, jaw and neck stiffness, dysphagia, irritability, hyperreflexia, muscle spasm, painful tonic convulsions, and spasms of the glottis and respiratory muscles which can lead to asphyxia.

The recommended treatment for tetanus infection includes administration of Tetanus Immunoglobulin (Ig) intramuscularly, Tetanus toxoid when the patient recovers, bed rest, sedation, and ventilation if necessary.

<p>The protocol for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for tetanus involves administering Tetanus toxoid and/or Tetanus Immunoglobulin based on the type of wound (clean or dirty) and the patient's vaccination history (number of doses and time since the last vaccination).</p> Signup and view all the answers