Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part A (2022)

Abstract
Clostridium tetani produces neurotoxin, known to cause Tetanus. It is mainly found in soil and GIT and penetrate its ways through puncture wound and responsible for generalized spastic paralysis. A rescued monkey, wounded by the bite of another monkey was presented to TVCC. Clinical signs shown was tonic spasm of body, mainly stiffness at tips of fingers and toes. Supportive treatment was given which includes gram positive antibiotic Penicillin and tetanus toxoid which would provide active immunization.