Question 1

what are the reason of tetanus neonatorum?

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Superstition: Poor care of the umbilical stump is the usual cause. Some cultures actually put feces on it. This is deplorable but has proved difficult to eradicate.

Question 2

whats the treatment for tetanus neonatorum?

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Serious: It is a serious disease, treatment is supportive care in an ICU unit and heavy doses of antibiotics.

Question 3

is tetanus vaccine (boostrix) still effective 30-32 hours after exposure? what is the rate of successful prevention of tetanus in such circumstance?

Accepted Answer

: As long as you had a complete primary series in childhood, a delay of 32 hours will not reduce the booster effect/protection of this dose. I wouldn't worry about it. The wound area itself should still be monitored for signs on any infection that would not be related to tetanus.

Question 4

can tetanus be prevented?

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Yes: Tetanus can be prevented by a readily available vaccine. It is often administered as part of a combination vaccine during infancy and as boosters as one grows older. The protection may wain over time so all older kids and adults should renew their protection every 5-10 years based on lifestyle. Unimmunized folks may benefit from localized wound care and special hyper immune globulin.

Question 5

is it possible to have the tetanus bacteria active in ones body for an extended period of time without having death result?

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worry: Tetanus bacteria only cause localized infections, usually in the skin. They don't survive and are not carried "for an extended period of time". If you don't have a recent wound or skin infection, there is no possibility you have tetanus. Don't worry about it.

Question 6

how can  tetanus cause death?

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Tetanus: Tetanus can cause death, that why doctors aggressively recommend immunizations.

Question 7

could small cuts develop tetanus?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Small dirty cuts are openings in the skin that can allow the tetanus spores to grow in your tissue.It doesn't take many to start the process ; lead to tetanus. If you've had a booster within 5 yrs, just clean the cut ; watch for problems. If no booster, or you never completed the primary series, you should get one.Today they have the tdap which actually boosts you for tetanus, diphtheria ; pertussis.

Question 8

how often are tetanus shots needed?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: To maintain protection over a lifetime booster shots every 10 years are recommended.If you work in & around gardens & other soil based terrain on a regular basis, or have a cut after 5 years in such a setting, a booster may be reasonable.This is based on one having had the basic tetanus series in the past.

Question 9

how to tell if i am at risk of tetanus?

Accepted Answer

See below: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 10

how much time is taken to cure tetanus?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Treatment of tetanus depends on the patient, type of tetanus and severity.  The earlier in the disease tetanus is detected, the course of treatment can be shorter.  Giving Tetanus Immune Globulin also helps the shorten the treatment time.  Recovery also depends if you have localized tetanus or generalized.

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