A soccer player splits open the forehead and needs five sutures. A few days later the athlete complains of stiffness in the neck and is running a low grade fever. What could be wrong with the patient?

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Tetanus infection is a concern here due to the symptoms of stiffness in the neck and fever following a wound, which are classic signs of tetanus. Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which can enter the body through cuts or puncture wounds.

A Soccer Player Splits Open the Forehead and Needs Five