Tetanus is an acute toxic infection caused by an exotoxin secreted by Clostridium tetani under anaerobic conditions, particularly in wounds with tissue necrosis or in wounds with soiled foreign bodies [1]. It is a potentially serious and fatal infectious disease once declared. Tetanus is a completely preventable disease, and has been virtually eliminated in developed countries thanks to widespread vaccination and rigorous post-exposure prophylaxis [2]. However, it remains a public health problem in developing countries.
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