title: Some aspects of tetanus neonatorum in the Pretoria area.
abstract: Thirty-four cases of tetanus neonatorum seen over a period of 2 years are analysed as regards severity, place and mode of birth of the affected infant and level of antenatal care. Possible methods of prevention are discussed in the light of the findings.
mesh_terms: D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010808:Physical Examination; D013019:South Africa; D013742:Tetanus / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology