Otogenic tetanus

Otogenic tetanus: common in chronic otitis media infections or infections of the external ear canal. It is a special type of tetanus. Tetanus is a disease that is infected with tetanus in the wound and produces exotoxin, causing temporary changes in the function of the central nervous system.

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