Mortality and Associated Factors Among Adult Tetanus Patients Admitted at Public Hospitals in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study [PDF]
Health Science ReportsBackground and Aims Tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani, results in rigor spasms and remains as major cause of mortality in areas with poor vaccination and sanitation.
Mulugeta Tesfaw +3 more
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Safety of equine tetanus antitoxin for prophylactic use in Ethiopia: a retrospective multi-center study [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and Health, 2023 Background Tetanus remains a severe life-threatening infectious disease and neurological disorder in many parts of the world, where immunization programs are suboptimal.
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Evaluating the effect of equine tetanus antitoxin on mortality rates of dogs affected by tetanus [PDF]
Veterinary EvidencePICO Question In dogs with tetanus, does administering the equine tetanus antitoxin compared to not administering the antitoxin reduce mortality rates? Clinical bottom line Category of research Treatment.
Berry Wong
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Complete Neutralization of Tetanus Neurotoxin by Alpaca-Derived Trivalent Nanobodies Aimed at Veterinary Medical Applications [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesTetanus is a zoonotic disease posing significant threats to both humans and animals, particularly horses, sheep, and ruminants. Current antitoxin therapies rely on animal-derived immunoglobulins, presenting challenges including animal welfare concerns ...
Chiyomi Sakamoto +8 more
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Decline of Tetanus Antitoxin Level with Age in Taiwan
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2009 Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani, and is a vaccine-preventable infectious disease. The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of protective tetanus immunity among adolescents and adults in Taiwan, which may provide valuable ...
Chi-Jung Wu +2 more
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Two decades of global research on tetanus vaccines and tetanus immunoglobulins: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and integrative review (2000–2025) [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyBackgroundTetanus is a severe but vaccine-preventable disease controlled by tetanus toxoid (TT) immunization and tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) therapy.
Chaoxi Zhou +5 more
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Non-Wound Tetanus Mimicking Botulism in a Low-Resource Setting: Early Recognition and Successful Intensive Care Management [PDF]
International Medical Case Reports JournalAbdullahi Hassan Elmi, Ahmed Omar Abdi Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Dr. Sumait Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, SomaliaCorrespondence: Abdullahi Hassan Elmi, Email aarrkaa@simad.edu.soIntroduction ...
Elmi AH, Abdi AO
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Integrating non-neonatal tetanus vaccination into an emergency department rabies PEP clinic: Real-world workload, documentation gaps, and VAERS-informed observation priorities [PDF]
Human Vaccines & ImmunotherapeuticsAnimal-bite and scratch visits to the emergency department (ED) often require time-sensitive decisions on rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) alongside tetanus prevention.
Zheng Yang +6 more
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Generalized Tetanus in an Unvaccinated Adolescent: A Case Report on Successful Management in a Resource-Limited Setting [PDF]
International Medical Case Reports JournalAbdirahin Mohamed Abdulkadir,1 Ismail Mahad Abdullahi,1 Fartun Abdullahi Hassan,2 Abdullahi Hassan Elmi3 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Sumait Hospitals, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 2Department ...
Abdulkadir AM +3 more
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A CASE OF TETANUS SUCCESSFULLY TREATED BY TETANUS ANTITOXIN. [PDF]
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