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[Neonatal tetanus]

A Guardiola1, A M Teixeira, C A Silva

  • 1Fundação Faculdade de Ciências Médcas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.

Jornal De Pediatria
|December 4, 2003
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Neonatal tetanus, a high-mortality infection, can still occur in developed areas even with good prenatal care. This case highlights the importance of considering tetanus despite favorable socioeconomic factors and complete vaccination history.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Neonatal tetanus presents a significant mortality risk, particularly in regions with inadequate prenatal care.
  • Despite a decreasing incidence in Rio Grande do Sul, a case of neonatal tetanus was identified in 1997.
  • This case contrasts with typical notifications, involving a mother with complete vaccination and prenatal care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of neonatal tetanus in a patient with favorable socioeconomic and prenatal care background.
  • To emphasize the continued risk of neonatal tetanus even in seemingly low-risk populations.
  • To review the epidemic profile of neonatal tetanus in Rio Grande do Sul.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination of the newborn and maternal interview regarding vaccination history.

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  • Anaerobic culture of the umbilical stump for Clostridium tetani identification.
  • Review of medical records and literature on neonatal tetanus epidemiology.

    • Main Results:

    • The newborn presented with classic tetanus symptoms including fever, cyanosis, muscle hypertonia, and opisthotonos on the 24th day of life.
    • Clostridium tetani was isolated from the umbilical stump.
    • The infant received treatment with penicillin G, gentamicin, sedation, and tetanus immunoglobulin, and was discharged in good condition.

    Conclusions:

    • While faulty prenatal care is a primary risk factor globally, neonatal tetanus should not be excluded in well-resourced settings.
    • Suggestive clinical signs warrant consideration of neonatal tetanus, irrespective of maternal vaccination status or prenatal care quality.
    • This case underscores the need for vigilance in diagnosing neonatal tetanus, even in atypical epidemiological contexts.