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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

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  • Tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani spores, is a preventable disease but remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally.
  • While maternal and neonatal tetanus deaths have decreased due to vaccination campaigns, adult and child deaths have plateaued, especially in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The disease results from a potent neurotoxin causing muscle rigidity, spasms, and severe complications like respiratory arrest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of global tetanus epidemiology.
  • To summarize the clinical features, differential diagnosis, and management principles of tetanus.
  • To discuss the prognosis and highlight unanswered questions in tetanus treatment.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on tetanus epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management.
  • It examines diagnostic approaches, including clinical signs and microbiological tests.
  • The review discusses multifaceted treatment strategies and challenges in research.

Main Results:

  • Tetanus remains a critical vaccine-preventable disease, with significant mortality and morbidity in specific regions.
  • Diagnosis is primarily clinical, supported by microbiological tests.
  • Effective management involves source control, antibiotics, antitoxin, and intensive care, with many survivors achieving good outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Despite successes in reducing maternal and neonatal tetanus, the disease persists as a public health concern.
  • Optimal treatment strategies require further research, particularly in resource-limited settings.
  • A comprehensive understanding of tetanus epidemiology and management is crucial for global health efforts.