Risk factors and preventive role of vaccination in adult tetanus fatality: a systematic review of reported cases (1990-2024) and meta-analysis

Objectives: This study identifies key risk factors for fatality among adult tetanus patients, assesses the impact of vaccination status and antibody levels on disease severity and outcomes in tetanus cases. Despite widespread vaccination, fatality rates remain high due to diagnostic and management c...

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Main Authors: Selin Kolsuz, Deniz Güllü, Koçer Dilan Karahan, Önder Ergönül
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971225000050
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