Table 3 Clinical presentation of 102 tetanus patients
Clinical presentation | Number of patients | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
Body stiffness/spasm | 102 | 100 |
Trismus | 102 | 100 |
Dysphagia | 65 | 63.7 |
Body aches | 24 | 23.5 |
Backache | 12 | 11.8 |
Fever | 11 | 10.8 |
Headache | 9 | 8.8 |
Abdominal pain | 8 | 7.8 |
Jaw pain | 4 | 2.9 |
Shortness of breath | 4 | 2.9 |
Urinary retention | 2 | 1.9 |
Chest pain | 2 | 1.9 |