Neonatal tetanus in a Northern Territory Aboriginal child.
Neonatal tetanus is uncommon in Australia, where most births take place in hospital. It is common in areas of poor hygiene and a scarcity of trained attendants. The present case is reported as the first known to have occurred in the Northern Territory, where there is a high level of maternal immunity due to the excellent immunization programme carried out by the Northern Territory Medical Service. The baby was treated by curarization and artificial ventilation, and made a good recovery.
D001315:Australia; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D013742:Tetanus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013743:Tetanus Antitoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000095283:Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
D013743:Tetanus Antitoxin