This module is part of the WHO series The immunological basis for immunization, which was
initially developed in 1993 as a set of eight modules, comprising one module on general …

Background The current standard of care for tetanus prophylaxis management in patients
with open wounds likely results in overtreatment and unnecessary costs. Point-of-care …

Background The low uptake of tetanus vaccine and its resultant high burden of tetanus in
Nigeria suggest the need to improve routine and booster vaccination in children and …

Tetanus is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Nigeria is
aiming to eliminate tetanus by maintaining coverage of routine vaccinations for infants and …

An immunoassay for the determination of anti-tetani antibodies has been developed using a
screen printed electrode (SPE) as solid support for toxoid (antigen) immobilization. The …

Background: In patients with wounds admitted to Emergency Departments (ED) acquiring
tetanus vaccination history by interview is very unreliable. Protected patients may receive …

Standard procedure when treating tetanigenic risk wounds (TRW) in an emergency room
setting, usually includes administering a dose of gamma-globulin or/and a tetanus vaccine …

Methods: The present diagnostic accuracy study was carried out on trauma patients
presenting to emergency department, who were in need of receiving tetanus prophylaxis …

Background: There is a noticeable difference in serologic immune status against tetanus
among different age and social groups in various countries due to different national …

Background: In Nigeria and many parts of the world, the pentavalent vaccine is replacing the
diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) vaccine in tetanus prevention. Aims and Objectives: The …