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Archives of Razi Institute, 2012 Tetanus is an important disease which created by tetanospasmin toxin of Clostridium tetani. In this study we surveyed six important factors including LF, KF, MLD, pH, OD and total protein assay of Harvard 52 (H52), G5 (HG5) and 49205 (H49205) strains of ...
Motedayen, M.H., Abbasi, E., Madani, F.
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Why do Tetanus Bacilli Produce Tetanospasmin? (Letter to Editors)
Why do Tetanus Bacilli Produce Tetanospasmin? (Letter to Editors)article
益田, 昭吾 +2 more
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Cephalic Tetanus Following Auricular Metallic Trauma in an Adult: A Rare Clinical Case Presentation. [PDF]
Case Rep Infect DisIntroduction Cephalic tetanus of otitic origin is a well‐documented clinical entity. It is characterized by trismus associated with damage to one or more cranial nerves. Although rare, this form poses a real diagnostic challenge because of its often atypical clinical picture, which justifies rapid and appropriate treatment to limit morbidity and ...
Taleb S, Ouyahia A, Rais M, Guechi M.
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The threat of a new tetanus outbreak due to urban flooding disaster requires vigilance: a narrative review. [PDF]
Acute Med Surg, 2023 Tetanus prevention is largely dependent on adequate vaccination, but it might also be influenced by climate change and not necessarily the level of development of a country. In the future, it will be necessary for not only developing countries but also developed countries that are susceptible to climate change to be on guard against urban flooding ...
Yamaguchi J, Kinoshita K.
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Mortality and Associated Factors Among Adult Tetanus Patients Admitted at Public Hospitals in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Health Sci RepABSTRACT Background and Aims Tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani, results in rigor spasms and remains as major cause of mortality in areas with poor vaccination and sanitation. Mortality has been cited to be 20%–55% in Ethiopia, possibly due to variation in healthcare, immunization, and intensive care access.
Tesfaw M +3 more
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Nigerian Journal of PaediatricsBackground: Tetanus is characterized by increased muscle tone and spasms caused by the neurotoxin, tetanospasmin. Management principles include wound debridement, antibiotic therapy, neutralize circulating toxins, spasm control, supportive care and ...
Umoru D D +5 more
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Veterinaria, 2017 Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a very dangerous infectious acute, usually afebrile disease characterized by muscle spasms, affecting humans and various animal species. The causative agent of the disease is bacteria Clostridium tetani.
Indira Mujezinović, Ahmed Smajlović
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Clinical findings and response to treatment of 17 cases of tetanus in horses (2012–2021)
Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2022 Tetanus is a distressing and often fatal disease caused by exotoxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Clostridium tetani is a commensal of the gastrointestinal tract of humans and domestic animals, and its spores are highly resistant to ...
Ubiratan Pereira de Melo +1 more
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Cold Plasma-Mediated Inactivation of Spore-Forming Microorganisms: Mechanisms, Quality Attributes, and Efficiency Parameters. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrThis review seeks to systematically assess the efficacy of cold plasma treatment in spore inactivation, elucidating its operational mechanisms through a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature that investigates the impact of various influencing factors.
Ezzati S +5 more
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Dystonia in veterinary neurology
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Volume 36, Issue 6, Page 1872-1881, November/December 2022., 2022 Abstract Dystonia is a clinical sign and main feature of many movement disorders in humans as well as veterinary species. It is characterized by sustained or intermittent involuntary muscle contractions causing abnormal (often repetitive) movements, postures, or both.
Koen M. Santifort, Paul J. J. Mandigers
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