Neonatal tetanus Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
Q
  • Develop in
A

unimmunized mothers & unsterile umbilical stump

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2
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Features

A

Difficulty in opening the mouth & Feeding, spasm & Opisthotonos

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3
Q

MCC of Death
in Tetanus →

A

Respiratory Arrest

[ also cause of death in GBS ]

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4
Q

Vaccine

A

2m, 4m, 6m , 1 year

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