Predicting tetanus survival outcomes using severity scores
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study helps doctors better predict which tetanus patients are at highest risk of dying in the hospital. Researchers will use special scoring systems to identify the most severe cases early so treatment can be adjusted.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with manifest tetanus (a serious bacterial infection causing muscle stiffness and spasms)
- You show signs of tetanus like facial muscle stiffness that makes you look like you're grinning, or painful muscle contractions
- Your medical records include all information needed to calculate severity scores
- Your hospital records document whether you survived to discharge or had an in-hospital death
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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