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Concept Unique Identifier (CUI): C0039614
NCI Thesaurus Code: C85185 (see NCI Thesaurus info)
Semantic Type: Disease or Syndrome
NCIt Definition: A serious infectious disorder that follows wound contamination by the Gram-positive bacterium Clostridium tetani. The bacteria produce a neurotoxin called tetanospasmin, which causes muscle spasm in the jaw and other anatomic sites.
MEDLINEPLUS Definition:
Tetanus is a serious illness caused by Clostridium bacteria. The bacteria live in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. The bacteria can enter the body through a deep cut, like those you might get from stepping on a nail, or through a burn.
The infection causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw. This makes it impossible to open your mouth or swallow. Tetanus is a medical emergency. You need to get treatment in a hospital.
A vaccine can prevent tetanus. It is given as a part of routine childhood immunization. Adults should get a tetanus shot, or booster, every 10 years. If you get a bad cut or burn, see your doctor - you may need a booster. Immediate and proper wound care can prevent tetanus infection.
MSH Definition: A disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI. Tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration. Generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia. Localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound. It may progress to the generalized form.
CSP Definition: disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by Clostridium tetani; tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration; generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia; localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound.
NICHD Definition: A disorder that is caused by Clostridium tetani toxin, which is usually acquired from wound contamination. The neurotoxin causes muscle spasm in the jaw and other anatomic sites.
Synonyms & Abbreviations: (see Synonym Details)
clostridial tetanus |
Infection caused by Clostridium tetani (disorder) |
Infection caused by Clostridium tetani |
Infection due to Clostridium tetani |
Tetanus (disorder) |
Tetanus [Disease/Finding] |
Tetanus NOS |
tetanus |
External Source Codes:
NCI Thesaurus Code | C85185 (see NCI Thesaurus info) |
Name | Value | Source |
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ACTIVE | 1 | SNOMEDCT_US |
AN | caused by Clostridium tetani; do not confuse with TETANY; do not use for tonic spasm of muscle ( = SPASM) or for tetanic contraction ( = MUSCLE CONTRACTION) | MSH |
AQL | BL CF CI CL CN CO DG DH DI DT EC EH EM EN EP ET GE HI IM ME MI MO NU PA PC PP PS PX RH RT SU TH TM UR VE VI | MSH |
CASE_SIGNIFICANCE_ID | 900000000000020002 | SNOMEDCT_US |
CASE_SIGNIFICANCE_ID | 900000000000448009 | SNOMEDCT_US |
CHARACTERISTIC_TYPE_ID | 900000000000011006 | SNOMEDCT_US |
Contributing_Source | NICHD | NCI |
CTV3ID | A37.. | SNOMEDCT_US |
CTV3ID | XSCFy | SNOMEDCT_US |
DATE_CREATED | 08/26/1999 | MEDLINEPLUS |
DC | 1 | MSH |
DEFINITION_STATUS_ID | 900000000000073002 | SNOMEDCT_US |
DID | 0368-2622 | CSP |
DX | 19660101 | MSH |
EFFECTIVE_TIME | 20130131 | SNOMEDCT_US |
EFFECTIVE_TIME | 20160131 | SNOMEDCT_US |
FX | D014313 | MSH |
HAS_GARD_PAGE | true | GARD |
IPX | -A33 | ICPC |
IPX | -A34 | ICPC |
IPX | -A35 | ICPC |
IS_RARE | true | GARD |
IS_SPANISH | false | GARD |
MDA | 19990101 | MSH |
MESH_DEFINITION | A disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI. Tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration. Generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia. Localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound. It may progress to the generalized form. | NDFRT |
MESH_DUI | D013742 | NDFRT |
MESH_NAME | Tetanus | NDFRT |
MESH_UI | M0021200 | NDFRT |
MMR | 20090706 | MSH |
MN | C01.252.410.222.864 | MSH |
MODIFIER_ID | 900000000000451002 | SNOMEDCT_US |
MP_HEALTH_TOPIC_URL | https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tetanus.html | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Chinese - Traditional https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/tetanus.html#Chinese - Traditional | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Farsi https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/tetanus.html#Farsi | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Hmong https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/tetanus.html#Hmong | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Portuguese https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/tetanus.html#Portuguese | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Somali https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/tetanus.html#Somali | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Spanish https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tetanus.html | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Tagalog https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/tetanus.html#Tagalog | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Thai https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/tetanus.html#Thai | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Turkish https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/tetanus.html#Turkish | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_OTHER_LANGUAGE_URL | Vietnamese https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/tetanus.html#Vietnamese | MEDLINEPLUS |
MP_PRIMARY_INSTITUTE_URL | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ | MEDLINEPLUS |
NDFRT_KIND | DISEASE_KIND | NDFRT |
NICHD_Hierarchy_Term | Tetanus | NCI |
NUI | N0000002915 | NDFRT |
PRIMARY_PATH | 10043376$10009653$10004018$10021881$Tetanus$Clostridia infections$Bacterial infectious disorders$Infections and infestations | MDR |
PRIMARY_SOC | 10021881 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 10.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 10.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 11.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 11.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 12.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 12.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 13.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 13.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 14.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 14.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 15.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 15.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 16.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 16.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 17.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 17.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 18.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 18.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 19.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 19.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 20.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 20.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 8.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 8.1 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 9.0 | MDR |
PT_IN_VERSION | 9.1 | MDR |
RARE_DISEASE_URL | http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/gard/5144/tetanus/resources/1 | GARD |
RXAUI | 3247725 | RXNORM |
RXAUI | 3247733 | RXNORM |
RXCUI | 1022251 | RXNORM |
SNOMED_CID | 276202003 | NDFRT |
SNOMED_CID | 76902006 | NDFRT |
SOS | Do not confuse with *GL2.8 tetany*. | AOD |
SOS | Excludes: tetanus: {complicating: {abortion (634-638 with .0, 639.0); ectopic or molar pregnancy (639.0)}; neonatorum (771.3); puerperal (670.8)} | ICD9CM |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 447562003~CORRELATIONID~447561005 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 447562003~MAPADVICE~ALWAYS A35 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 447562003~MAPADVICE~ALWAYS A48.8 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 447562003~MAPCATEGORYID~447637006 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 447562003~MAPGROUP~1 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 447562003~MAPPRIORITY~1 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 447562003~MAPRULE~TRUE | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 447562003~MAPTARGET~A35 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 447562003~MAPTARGET~A48.8 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 6011000124106~CORRELATIONID~447561005 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 6011000124106~MAPADVICE~ALWAYS A35 | DESCENDANTS NOT EXHAUSTIVELY MAPPED | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 6011000124106~MAPCATEGORYID~447637006 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 6011000124106~MAPGROUP~1 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 6011000124106~MAPPRIORITY~1 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 6011000124106~MAPRULE~TRUE | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 6011000124106~MAPTARGET~A35 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 900000000000497000~MAPTARGET~A37.. | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 900000000000497000~MAPTARGET~XSCFy | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 900000000000508004~ACCEPTABILITYID~900000000000548007 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 900000000000508004~ACCEPTABILITYID~900000000000549004 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 900000000000509007~ACCEPTABILITYID~900000000000548007 | SNOMEDCT_US |
SUBSET_MEMBER | 900000000000509007~ACCEPTABILITYID~900000000000549004 | SNOMEDCT_US |
TERMUI | T040363 | MSH |
TH | ORD (2010) | MSH |
TYPE_ID | 900000000000003001 | SNOMEDCT_US |
TYPE_ID | 900000000000013009 | SNOMEDCT_US |
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