Cephalic tetanus as a result of rooster pecking: an unusual case |
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| Authors: | Kara Cuneyt O Cetin C Banu Yalçin Nevzat |
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| Institution: | Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey. |
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| Abstract: | In this paper, a case of cephalic tetanus caused by rooster pecking to the face is presented. Cephalic tetanus is a rare type of tetanus defined by trismus and paralysis of 1 or more cranial nerves. On admission to hospital the patient had facial palsy and trismus. With proper medical management she recovered without any relapse. |
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