Opisthotonus

OPISTHOTONUS

  • This is condition noticed in the animals after it is unconscious
  • The symptonms noticed are
    • There is a downward rolling of the eyeballs.
    • Tonic (continuous) muscular spasm changing into clonic (repeated violent) spasms are noticed.
    • Muscle flaccidity is also noticed.
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