Tetanus and the need for an improved treatment.
A retrospective study of 98 patients with tetanus treatment in Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital, Gujrat, over a period of three years (1973-75) is presented. The results of treatment are discussed. The mortality rate of 47% for the series is high as compared to the results obtained in advanced countries. A need for specialized centres and a well organized programme for the prophylaxis of tetanus in the whole country is emphasised.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010154:Pakistan; D013742:Tetanus / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D013743:Tetanus Antitoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid / Q000008:administration & dosage
D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D013743:Tetanus Antitoxin; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid