Neonatal tetanus in an African newborn

•Tetanus is caused by the toxin of Clostridium tetani.•Neonatal tetanus occurs after the contamination of the umbilical stump with the spores of C. tetani in newborns without protective antibodies.•Inadequate maternal vaccination and poor perinatal hygiene are the main risks factors.•The diagnosis i...

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Published in:International journal of infectious diseases 2018-02, Vol.67 (C), p.1-2
Main Authors: Pérez-Jacoiste Asín, M.A., Langbazounga, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clostridium tetani
Human tetanus immunoglobulin
Neonatal tetanus
Tetanus toxoid
Trismus
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Summary:•Tetanus is caused by the toxin of Clostridium tetani.•Neonatal tetanus occurs after the contamination of the umbilical stump with the spores of C. tetani in newborns without protective antibodies.•Inadequate maternal vaccination and poor perinatal hygiene are the main risks factors.•The diagnosis is mainly clinical and the early onset of a specific treatment can improve the prognosis.•Prevention of neonatal tetanus is achieved with improvement in perinatal and ante-natal care, with vaccination of unimmunised pregnant women.
ISSN:1201-9712
1878-3511
DOI:10.1016/j.ijid.2017.11.017