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Name four features associated with poor prognosis in tetanus and explain their significance as a group.
Answer
Examples include short IP under seven days, short PO under 48 hours, autonomic dysfunction, neonatal or generalized tetanus, severe wound contexts listed in the material, secondary infection or other complications, and temperature above 40°C. Together they identify patients with more severe or rapidly progressing disease and higher risk of adverse outcome.
Explanation
The material presents several indicators, including rapid progression, autonomic dysfunction, particular clinical forms, wound contexts, high temperature, and complications. A good answer names four and notes that they are associated with worse outcome rather than treating any one as a guaranteed outcome. **Key takeaway:** Prognosis is influenced by disease speed, clinical form, autonomic involvement, and complications.\n\n**Glossary:** **Autonomic dysfunction**: impaired regulation of involuntary functions; **secondary infection**: an additional infection occurring alongside the primary disease.
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