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Current state of methods for control the safety and potency of diphtheria toxoid and tetanus toxoid in combined vaccines

Эпидемиология и вакцинопрофилактика, 2022
Relevance. Diphtheria toxoid (DT) and tetanus toxoid (TT) manufacturing appears as many steps process. On every stage of proceeding vaccine the control of critical points is being provided.
E. I. Komarovskaya, O. V. Perelygyna
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Spatial distribution and determinants of tetanus toxoid immunization among pregnant women in Ethiopia using data from Ethiopian demographic and health survey 2016

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023
Introduction Tetanus is a major public health problem caused by clostridium tetani. Although it is vaccine-preventable, the case fatality rate among neonates in areas with poor immunization coverage and limited access to clean deliveries reaches 80-100%.
Beletech Fentie, Tewodros Getaneh Alemu, Masresha Asmare Techane, Chalachew Adugna Wubneh, Nega Tezera Assimamaw, Getaneh Mulualem Belay, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Addis Bilal Muhye, Destaye Guadie Kassie, Amare Wondim, Bewuketu Terefe, Bethelihem Tigabu Tarekegn, Mohammed Seid Ali, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Berhan Tekeba, Selam Fisiha Kassa, Bogale Kassahun Desta, Amare Demsie Ayele, Melkamu Tilahun Dessie, Kendalem Asmare Atalell   +19 more
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Spatial distribution and associated factors of poor tetanus toxoid immunization among pregnant women in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis

Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2023
BackgroundNeonatal mortality from tetanus can be reduced by 94% when pregnant women receive at least two doses of tetanus toxoid. In Ethiopia, immunization programs are suboptimal despite their importance.
Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Fantu Mamo Aragaw, Habitu Birhan Eshetu, Melaku Hunie Asratie, Tadele Biresaw Belachew   +5 more
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Combination Vaccination With Tetanus Toxoid and Enhanced Tumor-Cell Based Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer in a Mouse Model

Frontiers in Immunology, 2020
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women with an estimated 570,000 new cases in 2018 which constitute about 6. 6% of all cancers in women according to WHO report 2018.
Donia Alson, Scott C. Schuyler, Scott C. Schuyler, Scott C. Schuyler, Bo-Xin Yan, Karthika Samimuthu, Jiantai Timothy Qiu, Jiantai Timothy Qiu   +7 more
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Individual and community-level determinants of poor tetanus toxoid immunization among pregnant women in Ethiopia using data from 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey; multilevel analysis

Archives of Public Health, 2021
Background Tetanus is a vaccine-preventable disease that can occur in all populations, with neonates and pregnant women being at the most risk. Ethiopia has the highest maternal and neonatal tetanus morbidity and mortality rates.
Alemneh Mekuriaw Liyew, Hiwotie Getaneh Ayalew   +1 more
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A Vaccine Against Group B Streptococcus: Recent Advances [PDF]

, 2020
Group B streptococcus (GBS) causes a high burden of neonatal and infant disease globally. Implementing a vaccine for pregnant women is a promising strategy to prevent neonatal and infant GBS disease and has been identified as a priority by the World ...
Carreras-Abad, C, Heath, PT, Le Doare, K, Ramkhelawon, L   +3 more
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Differentials in prevalence and correlates on uptake of tetanus toxoid and intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine during pregnancy: A community-based cross-sectional study in The Gambia

SAGE Open Medicine, 2022
Objectives: The study examined the differentials in prevalence and correlates on the uptake of tetanus toxoid and intermittent preventive treatment of malaria among pregnant women in The Gambia.
Amadou Barrow, Sulayman Barrow, Amienatta Jobe   +2 more
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Awareness and Uptake of Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination Among Females of Reproductive Age in Rawalpindi

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2023
Objectives: To determine awareness and uptake of tetanus toxoid vaccination among females of reproductive age in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan,
Shumaila Humayun, Naila Azam
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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, Huei-Chen Ko, Hsin-Chun Lee, Wei-Chuan Tsai, Min-Gi Li, Yu-Zhen Pao, Nan-Yao Lee, Chia-Ming Chang, Hsin-I Shih, Wen-Chien Ko   +9 more
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An Unusual Case of Chronic Relapsing Tetanus Associated with Mandibular Osteomyelitis [PDF]

, 2009
A 55-year-old man underwent radiation therapy due to malignant lymphoma of the neck. Eight years after the therapy he developed tetanus. It appears that the radiation therapy resulted in mandibular necrosis, and that this lesion may have been the ...
Fujimuro, Masahiro, Jackson, Mandy, Kawarabayashi, Takeshi, Kimura, Tamaki, Matsubara, Etsuro, Nakahata, Naoko, Seino, Yusuke, Shirahama, Ikumi, Shoji, Mikio, Suzuki, Chieko, Takamura, Ayumi, Tomiyama, Masahiko, Wakasaya, Yasuhito, Watanabe, Mitsunori, Yamamoto-Watanabe, Yukiko   +14 more
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