Tetanus Vaccination 2020 and Collateral Protections against Pertussis and Diphtheria.
R I Med J (2013)
; 103(6): 38-40, 2020 Aug 03.
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| ID: mdl-32752564
ABSTRACT
Tetanus is a life-threatening but vaccine-preventable disease caused by the toxin of the bacterium Clostridium tetani and is characterized by muscle spasms and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. It is prevented through vaccination with tetanus toxoid, but because the causative agent is widespread in the environment, eradication is impossible. Therefore, efforts to reduce incidence are aimed at reaching elimination, rather than eradication. This article reviews the pathogenesis, clinical manifestation and treatment of tetanus, and summarizes all recommendations from CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding prevention and control of tetanus in the United States.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tétanos
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Tos Ferina
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Difteria
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
R I Med J (2013)
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article