Post-dental extraction tetanus. about an observation
Anzouan-Kacou, E.; Assouani, C.; Aba, T.; Nguessan, D.; Adouko-Aka, J.; Salami, A.; Konan, E.; Assa, A.
Odonto-Stomatologie Tropicale 38(149): 10-12
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0251-172X PMID: 26058305 Document Number: 681547
The authors report a case of tetanus diagnosed in the aftermath of tooth extraction, in the absence of any other front door. A patient showed a persistent trismus several days after the extraction of tooth 38 performed at the dental office. The diffusion of tension and the appearance of paroxysms allowed the diagnosis of tetanus. The possibility of occurrence of tetanus after a tooth extraction should be kept in mind before a persistent trismus with rapid expansion in the neck and limbs. The dentist should be aware of the symptoms of tetanus to refer the patient to a specialized department.