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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.
Answered 6/15/2014
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See below: Neonatal tetanus is common in developing countries where pregnant women are not properly immunized against tetanus and unsterile handling of umbilical cord is prevalent.
Answered 9/29/2016
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