Neonatal tetanus in Zaria, Northern Nigeria. 1983

P C Osuhor

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007231 Infant, Newborn An infant during the first 28 days after birth. Neonate,Newborns,Infants, Newborn,Neonates,Newborn,Newborn Infant,Newborn Infants
D008297 Male Males
D009549 Nigeria A republic in western Africa, south of NIGER between BENIN and CAMEROON. Its capital is Abuja. Federal Republic of Nigeria
D005260 Female Females
D006700 Home Childbirth Childbirth taking place in the home. Childbirth at Home,Childbirths at Home,Home Birth,Birth, Home,Births, Home,Childbirth, Home,Childbirths, Home,Home Births
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013742 Tetanus A disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI. Tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration. Generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia. Localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound. It may progress to the generalized form. Clostridium tetani Infection,Clostridium tetani Infections,Infection, Clostridium tetani,Infections, Clostridium tetani

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