Tetanus
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General Principles
- Caused by Clostridium tetani toxin from wound contamination with spores.
- Tetanus is best prevented by immunization. For high-risk wounds, additional prophylaxis with human tetanus immunoglobulin 250 units IM is recommended.1
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General Principles
- Caused by Clostridium tetani toxin from wound contamination with spores.
- Tetanus is best prevented by immunization. For high-risk wounds, additional prophylaxis with human tetanus immunoglobulin 250 units IM is recommended.1
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