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KMID : 0191120020170020260
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Journal of Korean Medical Science
2002 Volume.17 No. 2 p.260 ~ p.262
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A Case of Maternal Tetanus in Korea
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Dong Hyeon Shin/Dong Hyeon Shin
Jung Ho Park/Phil Jin Jung/Sang Rok Lee/Jong Hee Shin/Sei Jong Kim
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Abstract
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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 tetanusdiphtheria 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 nonand underimmunized adults. The only way to fully prevent this disease is to ensure adequate immunization in all adults.
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KEYWORD
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Clostridium tetani, Tetanus, Immunization,
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