1C13
Tetanus
Tétano
CategoryDefinition
A disease characterized by systemic muscle spasms arising from Clostridium tetani infection after contamination of an open wound by soil, saliva or feces.
Exclusions
- Obstetrical tetanus
- Tetanus neonatorum
Index Terms
TetanusLock-jawTetanus other than obstetrical and neonatalCephalic tetanus