[Tetanus in the Katowice district in the years 1976-1988]

Analysis of 89 tetanus cases that appeared in Katowice district in years 1976-1988 in comparison with country data has been made. Morbidity rate was lower than country and frequency in younger age groups was lower too. About a half of dead ill persons suffered of injuries that was unusual for tetanus infections circumstances, and about a quarter of dead persons suffered only of slight and superficial trauma. Attention has been paid to frequent mistakes in specific prevention with injured persons.