A case of maternal tetanus in Korea.
Tetanus is uncommon in Korea due to the introduction of vaccination programs and advances in public health. A case of maternal tetanus occurred on the 9 day postpartum in a 29-yr-old woman, who had not received a 10-yr-booster of tetanus-diphtheria toxoid after receiving the primary series of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine. There has hitherto been no reports on maternal tetanus in Korea. This case illustrates that tetanus remains a medical problem, principally among non- and under-immunized adults. The only way to fully prevent this disease is to ensure adequate immunization in all adults.
Shin
Dong Hyeon
DH
Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University, Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. dhyeon@chonnam.ac.kr
Park
Jung Ho
JH
Jung
Phil Jin
PJ
Lee
Sang Rok
SR
Shin
Jong Hee
JH
Kim
Sei Jong
SJ
D000328:Adult; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007723:Korea; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D013742:Tetanus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D003975:Diazepam