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Tetanus 

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Tetanus is an acute, often fatal, disease caused by an exotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. C. tetani usually enters the body through a wound.

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Information for health professionals

  • This is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category II disease: 
    Report to the patient's local public health department electronically, through the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease Case Report F44151 (PDF, 167 KB) or by other means within 72-hours upon recognition of a case. DHS Communicable Disease Reporting

  • Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines: Tetanus EpiNet (PDF, 35 KB)   
  • Wisconsin case reporting worksheet: Tetanus EpiNet (PDF, 35 KB)   
  • Tetanus photos    
  • ACIP recommendations    
  • Tetanus vaccine information statement    

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Last Revised: June 13, 2012