Management of severe tetanus in Afghanistan: lessons from the field

Management of severe tetanus in Afghanistan: lessons from the field

Introduction: Tetanus is a rather rare disease in the Western countries thanks to widespread vaccination programs and the availability of prophylactics for patients with tetanus-prone injuries. The few cases that do occur are promptly managed in intensive care units (ICUs). However, tetanus is not...

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Main Authors: Ornella Spagnolello, Ahmad K Aryan, Muhebullah Ahmadzai, Arezo Dost, Abdul G Boosti, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Gina Portella, Martina Baiardo Redaelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
generalized tetanus
intensive care
Afghanistan
armed conflicts
civilian war victims
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/18739
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