Symptom/Finding |
opisthotonos |
Description |
Abnormal rigidity and arching of the back most commonly seen in cases of meningitis, especially in infants; Opisthotonos also occurs in cases of strychnine poisoning, rabies, and tetanus. |
Category |
Neurological |
ICD-9 Code |
781.0 |
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Diseases |
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