Table 1.

Comparison of Autonomic neuropathy versus no autonomic dysfunction in patients with tetanus.

Variable	ANS group (n = 31)	Non ANS group (n = 65)	P value
Mean age	39 years	46 years	0.2
Male: Female	23:8	41:24	0.1
Locked jaw	89 (93%)	89 (93%)	0.5
Dysphagia	18 (58%)	39 (60%)	0.12
Ventilation	15 (48%)	28 (43%)	0.09
Death	15 (48%)	10 (15%)	0.002
Complete recovery	10 (32%)	35 (54%)	0.05
Partial recovery	7 (23%)	20 (31%)	0.25