Problems of neonatal tetanus as seen in Ghana.
An analysis of 249 cases of neontal tetanus admitted to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, between January 1971 and December 1974, has been presented. The overall case fatality was 64%. The unfavourable mortality trend over the period of study calls for urgent preventive measures on a largescale, to control the disease.
D005260:Female; D005869:Ghana; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000401:mortality*; D008297:Male; D012621:Seasons; D012737:Sex Factors; D013742:Tetanus / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control