Childhood tetanus from snakebite in Warri: a ten-year retrospective review
Journal Title: International Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Childhood tetanus from snakebite is a rare occurrence in Nigeria. It occurs more in adolescents and adults males. Aim: We report cases of tetanus in children following snakebite in Warri. Methods: Case notes of the children with tetanus from January 2000 to December 2009 at GN Chidren’s Clinic and Central Hospital Warri were used. Results: Only three cases were documented in 10 years and are presented below. Conclusion: Though tetanus from snakebites in children may be rare in our environment, there should be intensified efforts in eradicating the potentially fatal disease.
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Tetanus, children, snakebites, Warri, Nigeria
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- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.14194/ijmbr.2210
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