Neonatal Tetanus Case Series: A Tale of Survival and Tragedy at St Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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 e...

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Published in:Pediatric health, medicine and therapeutics medicine and therapeutics, 2024-07, Vol.15, p.257-264
Main Authors: Bacha, Tigist, Abayneh, Mahlet, Tefera, Dawit Bekele
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Series
Childbirth
Children
Diseases
ethiopia
Evidence-based medicine
Health care reform
home delivery
Infants (Newborn)
Medical colleges
Metronidazole
neonatal tetanus
Neonatology
Prevention
Tetanus
Tetanus antitoxin
Vaccination
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Summary: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. 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.
ISSN:1179-9927
1179-9927
DOI:10.2147/PHMT.S456550