1.A Case of Maternal Tetanus in Korea.
Dong Hyeon SHIN ; Jung Ho PARK ; Phil Jin JUNG ; Sang Rok LEE ; Jong Hee SHIN ; Sei Jong KIM
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2002;17(2):260-262
Tetanus is uncommon in Korea due to the introduction of vaccination programs and advances in public health. A case of maternal tetanus occurred on the 9 day postpartum in a 29-yr-old woman, who had not received a 10-yr-booster of tetanusdiphtheria toxoid after receiving the primary series of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine. There has hitherto been no reports on maternal tetanus in Korea. This case illustrates that tetanus remains a medical problem, principally among nonand underimmunized adults. The only way to fully prevent this disease is to ensure adequate immunization in all adults.
Adult
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Anti-Anxiety Agents/*therapeutic use
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Diazepam/*therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives/*therapeutic use
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Immunization, Passive
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Korea
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Muscle Relaxants, Central/*therapeutic use
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*Postpartum Period
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Tetanus/*drug therapy/etiology/physiopathology
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Treatment Outcome