Tetanus toxoid for adults--too much of a good thing.
1996
C Bowie
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D005260
Female
Females
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368
Aged
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available.
Elderly
D013742
Tetanus
A disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI. Tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration. Generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia. Localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound. It may progress to the generalized form.