Neonatal Tetanus

Authors

  • Bonrak Khamim, M.D. Department of Pediatrics, Makarak Hospital, Kanchanaburi
  • Songpol Chawarntunplpat, M.D. Department of Pediatrics, Makarak Hospital, Kanchanaburi
  • Kriengsak Khamim, M.D. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Choakhunpaiboon Hospital, Kanchanaburi

Abstract

A case report of 5 day old Thai girl was admitted because of lock jaw, opisthotonos and could not suck one day prior admission. Her mother had no history of antenatal care and was delivered by a traditional birth attendant. Umbilical cord was cut by uncleaned razor and dressed Stump with medical powder. Infected umbilical stump was found. Tetanus neonatorum and pneumonia were diagnosed. She was treated with tetanus antitoxin, antibiotic, curare, partial parenteral nutrition and respiratory care. She was treated in hospital for 40 days and recovered satisfactory. At 2 months old, she had normal development.

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2018-08-22

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Khamim B, Chawarntunplpat S, Khamim K. Neonatal Tetanus. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Aug. 22 [cited 2026 Jan. 1];15(2):127-33. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/141767

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Case Report