Rose cephalic tetanus : about a case.

Abstract

Introduction : Tetanus is still a major public health problem in most developing countries. Its mortality remains high, hence the importance of its prevention by vaccination but also of its early treatment. Its localized form remains rare and dominated by cephalic tetanus, whose diagnosis is late. It often follows a minor injury to the head or neck in people who are not or insuf iciently immunized. The main sign is the trismus associated with the involvement of one or more cranial pairs. Sepsis is frequently associated with this form. We report a case of Rose cephalic tetanus which was diagnosed late, which led to a sepsis complication