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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 |
