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To present a case of successful management of generalized tetanus in an unvaccinated adolescent patient.

Generalized Tetanus in an Unvaccinated Adolescent: A Case Report on Successful Management in a Resource-Limited Setting

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To present a case of successful management of generalized tetanus in an unvaccinated adolescent patient.
Descriptive case report of a 17-year-old male with generalized tetanus.
Management included urgent wound debridement and administration of antibiotics and tetanus immunoglobulin.
Intensive care interventions included sedation, mechanical ventilation, and tracheostomy.
Multidisciplinary ICU approach with physiotherapy support.
The patient was intubated due to respiratory compromise and underwent tracheostomy.
Gradual weaning from sedation and mechanical ventilation was achieved after extended ICU stay.
Patient was discharged in stable condition with complete neurological recovery.

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Case report demonstrates improved outcomes in generalized tetanus management in a resource-limited setting, highlighting critical interventions.

Abdulkadir et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report demonstrates improved outcomes in generalized tetanus management in a resource-limited setting, highlighting critical interventions.