Tetanus in leprosy patient (II)

Indian J Lepr. 1988 Jul;60(3):450-2.

Abstract

Leprosy patients are protected from tetanus due to acquired natural immunity against tetanus. The incidence of tetanus in Leprosy is very low. A case of Indeterminate Leprosy developing tetanus following injury and terminating fatally is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dapsone / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / complications
  • Leprosy / complications*
  • Leprosy / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Seizures / complications
  • Skin Ulcer / complications
  • Tetanus / complications*

Substances

  • Dapsone