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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2]

## Overview

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Tetanus is a clinical diagnosis and there are no laboratory findings characteristic of tetanus. The diagnosis is based on the a detailed history and a thorough physical exam. Bacteriologic confirmation is not required. C. tetani can be found in individuals without tetanus and only 30% of tetanic wounds may yield the pathogen._Diagnosis_and_Treatment_|_Lockjaw_|_CDC-1|[1]

## Laboratory Findings

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Tetanus is a clinical diagnosis and there are no laboratory findings characteristic of tetanus. The diagnosis is based on the a detailed history and a thorough physical exam. Bacteriologic confirmation is not required. _Diagnosis_and_Treatment_|_Lockjaw_|_CDC-1|[1]

## References

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1. ↑ _Diagnosis_and_Treatment_|_Lockjaw_|_CDC_1-0|1.0 _Diagnosis_and_Treatment_|_Lockjaw_|_CDC_1-1|1.1 "Tetanus | Diagnosis and Treatment | Lockjaw | CDC".

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