Abstract

Tetanus prevails in every part of the world and takes a heavy toll of 50,000 every year all over the world. It is known by various names: ‘Hausa’ (Nigeria) ‘Dhanurvata’ (India), ‘Gazaz’ (Arab Countries), ‘Po-shian-fong’ (China), ‘Mai de arco’ (Mexico), ‘Disease of Seventh Day’ (Algeria) [1].

Keywords

Muscle Spasm Aetiological Factor Newborn Baby Smallpox Vaccination Neonatal Tetanus 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • V. B. Athavale
    • 1
  • P. N. Pai
    • 1
  • A. Fernandez
    • 1
  • P. N. Patnekar
    • 1
  • V. S. Acharya
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of PediatricsL.T.M.G. HospitalSion, BombayIndia

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