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MediSur
On-line version ISSN 1727-897X
Abstract
FERRER MONTOYA, Rafael; JIMENEZ NOGUERAS, Alfredo; GUERRA POMPA, Odalis and CAPOTE VAZQUEZ, Alexei. Neonatal tetanus in Libreville, Gabón. Two Case Reports. Medisur [online]. 2013, vol.11, n.3, pp.309-314. ISSN 1727-897X.
Neonatal tetanus is an infection caused by Clostridium tetani bacterium, which usually enters the body through a skin wound. It is more common in developing countries. The infection generally starts in the umbilical cord (septic cutting of the cord). Diagnosis is primarily based on the clinical examination of the newborn. Not receiving the tetanus vaccine and its reactivation during pregnancy are important aspects to consider. Two similar clinical cases are presented, one of them was discharged and the other died, after a short hospital stay. These reports are aimed at emphasizing the current status of a health problem persisting in many countries. In relation to Gabon, the disease has not been eradicated despite the free vaccination system available in the country.
Keywords : tetanus; infant, newborn; case reports.