title: Recurrent generalized tetanus: a case report.
abstract: We describe recurrent generalized tetanus in a four-year-old unimmunized boy following recurrent suppurative otitis media (SOM) within an 11-month period. There are not many published reports on recurrent tetanus. We highlight the importance of both primary immunizations and the need for active immunization before discharge as the infection does not confer a lifelong immunity. The usefulness of booster doses of tetanus toxoid and missed opportunities for immunization are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, PMB 1414, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. m_alhaji@hotmail.com
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Alhaji
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Mustapha
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Ashir
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Akuhwa
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Bello
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Farouk
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000150:complications*; D012008:Recurrence; D013742:Tetanus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D013745:Tetanus Toxoid