opisthotonos

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
ICD-10 Code
R25.9

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