4 days ago · Tetanus, or lockjaw, is a bacterial infection that is characterized by painful muscle spasms, serious complications, and can lead to eventual death. Tetanus is not transmitted from person-to-person. A person usually becomes infected with tetanus when dirt …

It’s estimated that, in Africa, around 45% of adults who develop tetanus then die from the disease.2 Tetanus can be prevented through vaccination, with the DTP vaccine, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis together.

Jun 12, 2024 · Tetanus is a significant public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa, with high mortality (death) rates recorded in various countries. For example, estimates show death rates from tetanus is as high as 64% in Nigeria, 47% in Uganda, 43.1% …

Nov 28, 2022 · In 2020, over 7.7 thousand cases of tetanus were reported in Africa. In the preceding year, a relatively lower value of 3,606 cases was registered. Within the given period, the peak of...

Sep 15, 2016 · Introduction: Tetanus is a continued public health neuroinfectious burden in Africa; it accounts for significant proportion of lengthy intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital admissions. Objectives: This study aimed to describe the pooled case-fatality rates of adult tetanus at African hospitals along with relevant discussions and recommendations.

Sep 15, 2016 · Tetanus is a continued public health neuroinfectious burden in Africa; it accounts for significant proportion of lengthy intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital admissions. This study aimed to describe the pooled case-fatality rates of adult tetanus at African hospitals along with relevant discussions and recommendations.

3 days ago · Claiming thousands of lives every year, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) is a devastating disease caused by toxins released from Clostridium tetani bacteria. With no cure, MNT is responsible for an average 110,000 deaths a year in the African Region. Once contracted, the newborn usually dies within seven days.

Where does tetanus occur in South Africa? Approximately 300 cases of neonatal tetanus (NNT) are reported each year in South Africa. The highest rates are in resource-poor areas with non-universal immunisation practices. It occurs equally in male and female infants.

Dec 27, 2023 · Tetanus toxoid vaccination is one of the most effective and protective measures against tetanus deaths among mothers and their newborns. We examined the prevalence and correlates of tetanus toxoid uptake among women in sub-Saharan African (SSA).

Tetanus toxoid vaccination is one of the most effective and protective measures against tetanus deaths among mothers and their newborns. We examined the prevalence and correlates of tetanus toxoid uptake among women in sub-Saharan African (SSA).