Specifications for diagnosis and treatment of non-neonatal tetanus / 中华创伤杂志
Chinese Journal of Trauma
; (12): 18-23, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
Tetanus consists of neonatal tetanus and non-neonatal tetanus.Non-neonatal tetanus remains a serious public health problem,although neonatal tetanus has been eliminated in China since 2012.Non-neonatal tetanus is a potential fatal disease.In the absence of medical intervention,the mortality rate of severe cases is almost 100%.Even with vigorous treatment,the mortality rate remains 30%-50% globally.These specifications aim to regulate non-neonatal tetanus diagnosis and treatment in China,in order to improve medical quality and safety.These specifications introduce the etiology,epidemiology,pathogenesis,clinical manifestations and laboratory tests,diagnosis,differential diagnosis,grading and treatment of non-neonatal tetanus.
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Diagnostic_studies
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Zh
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Chinese Journal of Trauma
Year:
2020
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Article