We found a match
Your institution may have rights to this item. Sign in to continue.
- Title
Neonatal Tetanus Case Series: A Tale of Survival and Tragedy at St Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Authors
Bacha, Tigist; Abayneh, Mahlet; Tefera, Dawit Bekele
- Abstract
Background: Neonatal tetanus remains a significant threat in regions with limited healthcare access, despite being preventable through vaccination. The case-fatality rate of untreated neonatal tetanus is close to 100%. Even one case of neonatal tetanus regarded as a failure of the healthcare system, making it essential to remain mindful of this disease's relevance to public health. Two cases of neonatal tetanus are presented, highlighting the severe consequences of the disease. One infant survived after ICU treatment, while the other succumbed despite medical intervention. Conclusion: These cases underscore the critical need for clean delivery practices and Tetanus anti-toxoid vaccination for women of reproductive age. Improving access to quality antenatal healthcare and promoting clean birth practices are essential in reducing the incidence of neonatal tetanus and preventing unnecessary deaths.
- Subjects
ETHIOPIA; CHILDBEARING age; TETANUS; TETANUS vaccines; HEALTH services accessibility; SYSTEM failures
- Publication
Pediatric Health, Medicine & Therapeutics, 2024, Vol 15, p257
- ISSN
1179-9927
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2147/PHMT.S456550