Tetanus laboratory findings

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2]

Overview

Tetanus is a clinical diagnosis and there are no laboratory findings characteristic of tetanus. The diagnosis is based on the a detailed history and a thorough physical exam. Bacteriologic confirmation is not required. C. tetani can be found in individuals without tetanus and only 30% of tetanic wounds may yield the pathogen.^[1]

Laboratory Findings

Tetanus is a clinical diagnosis and there are no laboratory findings characteristic of tetanus. The diagnosis is based on the a detailed history and a thorough physical exam. Bacteriologic confirmation is not required. ^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 “Tetanus | Diagnosis and Treatment | Lockjaw | CDC”.

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[urlTetanus_|_Diagnosis_and_Treatment_|_Lockjaw_|_CDC-1] 1.0 ^1.1 “Tetanus | Diagnosis and Treatment | Lockjaw | CDC”.

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