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An alternative treatment approach in tetanus: Botulinum toxin.
- Source :
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Tropical doctor [Trop Doct] 2015 Jan; Vol. 45 (1), pp. 46-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Sep 18. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Tetanus is a preventable infectious disease caused by tetanus toxin (tetanospasmin) produced by Clostridium tetani. Tetanus is still an important health problem in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Botulinum toxin administration is a treatment approach that has been used in recent years to reduce rigidity and spasms in tetanus patients. This case report focuses on its efficacy.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2014 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1758-1133
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Tropical doctor
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25234426
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0049475514550063