What you need to know about tetanus: symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
For Professionals
Tetanus: Cause, transmission, risk factors, and disease severity.
Description of the clinical types, features, and complications of tetanus.
Tetanus is a medical emergency requiring hospitalization, multiple medications, and supportive care.
Tetanus Surveillance and Trends
CDC tracks tetanus cases nationally. Tetanus cases are sporadic in the United States.
Tetanus can lead to serious illness and death, especially in newborns.
Guidance
Clinical Guidance for Wound Management to Prevent Tetanus
Wound care guidance to minimize the risk of tetanus.