The treatment in severe tetanus of adults / 国际外科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Tetanus is a potentially fatal but largely preventable disease through immunisation.Despite efforts by the World Health Organization to eradicate the disease,tetanus(particularly severe tetanus)remains a worldwide cause of morbidity and mortality.Timely diagnosis and appropriate intensive care management are essential to ensure survival.Recently,with progress in the treatment of severe tetanus,the mortality has been decreased significantly.