title: Tetanus complicating elective surgery. Two cases following female sterilization.
abstract: Two cases of fatal tetanus infection after female sterilization are presented. The possible sources of infection are discussed and the methods for prevention are evaluated. Active immunization before surgery is the ideal method; voluntary sterilization clinics could promote tetanus immunization and contribute to the improvement of the health of the population served.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013742:Tetanus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control