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==Description==
* In a pathological context, '''"tetanus" is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium [[Clostridium tetani|''Clostridium tetani'']]'''.
* In a pathological context, '''"tetanus" is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium [[Clostridium tetani|''Clostridium tetani'']]'''.
*** The disease caused by [[Clostridium tetani|''Clostridium tetani'']] is characterised by this feature.
*** The disease caused by [[Clostridium tetani|''Clostridium tetani'']] is characterised by this feature.
===Pathogenesis===
==Signalment==
* [[Clostridium tetani|''Clostridium tetani'']] generally cause infection via wound contamination.
* [[Clostridium tetani|''Clostridium tetani'']] generally cause infection via wound contamination.
*** Effects on the autonomic nervous system
*** Effects on the autonomic nervous system
===Diagnosis===
==Diagnosis==
===Clinical Signs===
* Diagnosis is made by taking into account the animal's:
* Diagnosis is made by taking into account the animal's:
* Very rarely a wound where the bacteria may have entered may be seen.
* Very rarely a wound where the bacteria may have entered may be seen.
===Treatment===
===Laboratory Tests===
====Biochemistry====
====Other Tests====
==Treatment==
* Wound debridement
* Wound debridement
** Maintaining a quiet environment with dimmed light.
** Maintaining a quiet environment with dimmed light.
* Remission take several weeks to months
* Remission take several weeks to months
==Prognosis==
==References==
[[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_SophieIgnarski]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_SophieIgnarski]]