Abstract
The movie Writhing Tongue (1980), directed by Yoshitaro Nomura, accurately depicts the medical practices surrounding tetanus 50 years ago. The actress, who played five-year-old Masako, skillfully portrayed the common symptoms associated with tetanus. Treatment had continued under medical environment, medical devices, and the use of medicines in 1970. In the film, the patient's medical condition gradually worsens, leading to an increase in her parents' anxiety and fear. Classical music is used to dramatize specific scenes. In this manuscript, comparisons between historical and current medical care for tetanus are summarized, along with the history and epidemiology of tetanus. The onset of tetanus in wide-area disasters and in daily life, and medical trials are also summarized. Finally, vaccination as a preventative measure is discussed.
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