J Korean Med Sci.
2002 Apr;17(2):260-262. 10.3346/jkms.2002.17.2.260.
A Case of Maternal Tetanus in Korea
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University, Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. dhyeon@chonnam.ac.kr
- 2Department of Clinical Pathology, Chonnam National University, Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
- KMID: 648687
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2002.17.2.260
Abstract
- Tetanus is uncommon in Korea due to the introduction of vaccination programs and advances in public health. A case of maternal tetanus occurred on the 9 day postpartum in a 29-yr-old woman, who had not received a 10-yr-booster of tetanusdiphtheria toxoid after receiving the primary series of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine. There has hitherto been no reports on maternal tetanus in Korea. This case illustrates that tetanus remains a medical problem, principally among nonand underimmunized adults. The only way to fully prevent this disease is to ensure adequate immunization in all adults.
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