ABSTRACT The Maternal Neonatal Tetanus Elimination program is proof of concept for the
feasibility and potential for maternal immunization to reduce neonatal mortality particularly in …

Background Pregnant women, fetuses, and neonates are particularly vulnerable to vaccine-
preventable diseases (VPDs). These VPDs are associated with high morbidity and mortality …

Background Tetanus is a deadly bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani wound
contamination characterized muscular spasms and autonomic nervous system dysfunction …

Background Maternal neonatal tetanus is a substantial public health problem in many
developing countries. In 2017, nearly, 30,848 newborns died of neonatal tetanus; thus, high …

Clostridium tetani produces a potent neurotoxin, the tetanus neurotoxin (TeNT) that is
responsible for the worldwide neurological disease tetanus, but which can be efficiently …

Clostridium tetani produces a potent neurotoxin, the tetanus toxin (TeNT), which is
responsible for an often-fatal neurological disease (tetanus) characterized by spastic …

Neonatal tetanus persists as a public health problem in many developing countries
including Ethiopia. Maternal tetanus toxoid vaccination is a cornerstone to prevent neonatal …

Tetanus is a bacterial infection that causes painful muscular contractions throughout the
body, usually starting in the jaw. Every year, 15,000 to 30,000 maternal deaths occur due to …

Maternal immunization provides an excellent evidence-based strategy for preventing severe
disease and decreasing neonatal and infant mortality. A substantial proportion of these …

Tetanus or trismus is an infection triggered by Clostridium tetani. Socio
demographiccharacteristics, obstetric history, as well as knowledge and attitudes of …