Tétanos généralisé chez un adolescent

Abstract: Tetanus has become an exceptional disease in industrialized countries since vaccination. Case report: We report a case of generalized tetanus in a young teenager, with a healthy outcome, but requiring long intensive care support. Conclusion: Tetanus mortality has decreased, but its morbidity is still severe. The only way to prevent it is vaccination. Almost all pediatric cases concern patients living in families refusing vaccination, because of philosophic or religious beliefs. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]