Maternal and neonatal tetanus are important causes of maternal and neonatal mortality,
claiming about 180 000 lives worldwide every year, almost exclusively in developing …

This review summarizes the microbiology, management and prevention of tetanus. Tetanus
is an acute toxemic illness caused by Clostridium tetani infection at a laceration or break in …

Bacterial sepsis in the neonate is a clinical syndrome characterized by systemic signs of
infection and accompanied by bacteremia in the first month of life. Meningitis in the neonate …

Objectives. We assessed basic health, women's health, and mental health among Sudanese
internally displaced persons in South Darfur. Methods. In January 2005, we surveyed 6 …

Background Global policy regarding optimal umbilical cord care to prevent neonatal illness
is an active discussion among researchers and policy makers. In preparation for a large …

Background Infections account for up to a half of neonatal deaths in low income countries.
The umbilicus is a common source of infection in such settings. This qualitative study …

Newborn cord care practices may directly contribute to infections, which account for a large
proportion of the four million annual global neonatal deaths. This formative research study …

Vaccines have been frequently cited as one of the most equitable low-cost, high-impact
public health measures, saving millions of lives annually when programs are implemented …

Objectives To describe the clinical features and outcomes of a case series of adult tetanus
and illustrate inadequacies in confronting this preventable disease. Design and Methods …

Exposure to animal livestock has been linked to zoonotic transmission, especially of
gastrointestinal pathogens. Exposure to animals may contribute to chronic asymptomatic …