The diagnosis is usually made on clinical grounds and laboratory tests are rarely needed (1). Full blood count and biochemistry are normal. There is no abnormality revealed on imaging studies of the head and spine.
Three laboratory tests are available which could be used for laboratory conformation (the first two tests) and support the diagnosis (third test) of tetanus:
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