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1C14 Obstetrical tetanus

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A disease caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Clostridium tetani. This disease is characterised by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibres during pregnancy or within six weeks of termination of pregnancy. Transmission is by direct contact.

synonyms

• Obstetrical tetanus
• puerperal tetanus
• tetanus in the puerperium
• Tetanus with abortion or ectopic gestation

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