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Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 43:143-148 (2007)
© 2007 American Animal Hospital Association

Retrospective Study

Retrospective Study of Tetanus in 20 Dogs: 1988–2004

Carsten Bandt, DVM, Elizabeth A. Rozanski, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, Diplomate ACVECC, Tanja Steinberg, DVM and Scott P. Shaw, DVM, Diplomate ACVECC

From the Department of Nephrology/Hemodialysis Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California–Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616; the Section of Critical Care (Bandt, Rozanski, Shaw), Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, Massachusetts 01536; and Medizinischen Tierklinik (Steinberg), Ludwig Maximiliam University of Munich, Munich, Germany 80539.

The case records of 20 dogs that were treated for tetanus between 1988 and 2004 were reviewed. Young, large-breed dogs were most commonly affected. Twelve dogs had a likely source of infection identified. All dogs were treated with intravenous antibiotics and supportive care, such as muscle relaxants and sedation for muscle tremors and rigidity. Sixteen dogs received tetanus antitoxin. The mortality rate was 50%. Complete recovery in survivors required approximately 1 month.






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