Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)

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2010 Case Definition

Case classification

• In the absence of a more likely diagnosis, an acute illness with
• muscle spasms or hypertonia, AND
• diagnosis of tetanus by a health care provider;

• Death, with tetanus listed on the death certificate as the cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death

Comment

See also:

• 1996 Case Definition
• 1990 Case Definition

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