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  • Title: A case of maternal tetanus in Korea.
    Author: Shin DH, Park JH, Jung PJ, Lee SR, Shin JH, Kim SJ.
    Journal: J Korean Med Sci; 2002 Apr; 17(2):260-2. PubMed ID: 11961314.
    Abstract:
    Tetanus is uncommon in Korea due to the introduction of vaccination programs and advances in public health. A case of maternal tetanus occurred on the 9 day postpartum in a 29-yr-old woman, who had not received a 10-yr-booster of tetanus-diphtheria toxoid after receiving the primary series of tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine. There has hitherto been no reports on maternal tetanus in Korea. This case illustrates that tetanus remains a medical problem, principally among non- and under-immunized adults. The only way to fully prevent this disease is to ensure adequate immunization in all adults.
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