Otogenous tetanus: a sequelae of chronic ear infections
G. W. Fischer, P. Sunakorn and C. Duangman
Eight patients had bacteriologically confirmed otogenous tetanus and all
survived, suggesting that this may be a less severe form of the disease.
Clostridium organisms most probably secondarily infect the purulent ear
discharge after contamination by dirty cloth or fingers. Since most cases
of tetanus are seen first by pediatricians or family physicians, they
should be familiar with this potential source. Adequate tetanus
immunization predisposed to chronic otorrhea.
