Neurological complication following tetanus toxoid immunization. A case report

West Afr J Med. 1992 Jul-Sep;11(3):221-2.

Abstract

A 33-year-old Nigeria male developed fever, malaise, headache, muscle weakness and polyneurutis 24 hours after administration of tetanus toxoid. These manifestations however cleared within 72 hours. No other identifiable agents or predisposing factors were identified to explain this phenomenon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyneuropathies / chemically induced*
  • Polyneuropathies / diagnosis
  • Polyneuropathies / drug therapy
  • Tetanus Toxoid / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Tetanus Toxoid