Localized and cephalic/cerebral tetanus are described as rare.

The type classification describes localized tetanus as rare and cerebral/cephalic tetanus as rare and affecting cranial nerves. Generalized tetanus is the most common form. **Key takeaway:** The provided classification distinguishes common generalized disease from uncommon localized and cephalic forms.\n\n**Glossary:** **Cephalic**: relating to the head; **cranial nerves**: nerves associated with the brain and head.