Induced abortion can predispose to tetanus

EDITOR,--As participants in the course for the diploma of reproductive health for developing countries at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, we read with interest the article by Loretta Brabin and colleagues. 1 Four of the six participants on the course have had experience in managing a tota...

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Published in:BMJ 1995-09, Vol.311 (7007), p.748-749
Main Authors: Akhter, Sayeba, Edwards, Christine, Ikimalo, John, Panezai, Shani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion
Immunization
Tetanus
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Summary:EDITOR,--As participants in the course for the diploma of reproductive health for developing countries at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, we read with interest the article by Loretta Brabin and colleagues. 1 Four of the six participants on the course have had experience in managing a total of seven patients with postabortal tetanus in three countries (table).
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.311.7007.748d