[disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by Clostridium tetani; tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration; generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia; localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound.(CSP)]
UMLS (ICPC) C0039614E. Tetanus;
Basq. TETANOAK;
Da. Tetanus;
Du. Tetanus;
Finn. JAYKKAKOURISTUS/TETANUS;
Fr. Tetanos;
G. Tetanus;
(108);
Hung. tetanus;
It. Tetano;
Norw. STIVKRAMPE;
Port.Eu. Tetano;
Sp. Tetanos;
Sw. TETANUS/STELKRAMPTetanus
Relation/PAR: clostridial infection; neurologic; Diagnosis/Diseases Component;