Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)
2010 Case Definition
CSTE Position Statement Number: 09-ID-63
Case classification
Probable
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In the absence of a more likely diagnosis, an acute illness with
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muscle spasms or hypertonia, AND
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diagnosis of tetanus by a health care provider;
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Death, with tetanus listed on the death certificate as the cause of death
or a significant condition contributing to death
Comments
There is no definition for “confirmed” tetanus.
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