scholarly journals A 14 year review of neonatal tetanus at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Northwest Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 99-105
Author(s):  
A. Aliyu Alhaji ◽  
Abdulkadir Isa ◽  
Amadu Lawal ◽  
Dahiru Tukur
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Neonatal Tetanus

scholarly journals Trends in neonatal and post-neonatal tetanus admissions at a Nigerian teaching hospital

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 847-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olusola Adetunji Oyedeji ◽  
Francis Fadero ◽  
Victor Joel-Medewase ◽  
Peter Elemile ◽  
Gabriel Ademola Oyedeji
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tetanus Toxoid ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Neonatal Tetanus ◽  
First Year ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
School Dropouts

Introduction: Tetanus accounts for high morbidity and case fatality rates in developing countries. This study therefore aimed to identify reasons for the persistence of this disease. Methodology: Paediatric admissions at Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2008 diagnosed with tetanus were studied. Data was analyzed with SPSS 18 and statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Of the total 1,681 paediatric admissions, 30 (1.8%) had tetanus. Of the 878 neonatal admissions, 8 (0.9%) had tetanus, while 22 (2.7%) of the total 803 post-neonatal admissions had tetanus. Neonatal tetanus admissions were significantly higher in 2006 compared to 2007 and 2008 (7 [2.3%] versus 1 [0.2%] [χ2= 7.50, P=0.01]). Of the eight mothers whose neonates had tetanus, seven did not receive tetanus toxoids in pregnancy and five (62.5%) were secondary school dropouts. Post-neonatal tetanus cases admitted in the years 2006, 2007, and 2008 were 4, 12, and 6 children respectively. Most of these 22 children did not receive tetanus toxoid immunization in their first year of life. None of the 22 children received booster doses of tetanus toxoids after their first years of life. Conclusion: Mothers at risk of their babies having tetanus, such as secondary school dropouts, must be identified antenatally and vaccinated with tetanus toxiod. Their babies should also receive good care post-delivery. Completion of routine tetanus toxoid schedule in the first year and booster doses in the post-neonatal age should be ensured.

scholarly journals Post Neonatal Tetanus as Seen in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria: Prevalence, Clinical Profile and Outcome

2021 ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
Tamunoiyowuna Grace Okari ◽  
Boma Awoala West
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tetanus Toxoid ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Neonatal Tetanus ◽  
State University ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Rivers State

Background: Post neonatal tetanus, a vaccine preventable disease is a cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in many developing countries including Nigeria. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence, clinical profile and outcome of children with post-neonatal tetanus. Methods: This prospective observational study carried out over 3years in the Paediatric ward of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, was among children older than 28days and up to 16years. Result: Of 966 children admitted during the period of study, 12 had post-neonatal tetanus giving a prevalence of 1.2%. Six (50%) were > 10years old with a M:F ratio of 5:1, 5(41.7%) resided in rural areas and all (100%) were of low socioeconomic status. Six (50%) did not receive tetanus toxoid vaccine and no child had booster doses. Portal of entry for the infection was majorly via injuries on their limbs, 7(58.3%). The mean incubation period was 10.58±7.39 days while the mean onset interval was 31.58±27.85 hours. Three (25%) children had severe tetanus using Ablett’s classification with spasm 11(91.7%) documented as the commonest symptom. Half, 6(50%) of the children had autonomic complications and an overall case fatality rate of 25%. Conclusion: The prevalence of post-neonatal tetanus in the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital was low being 1.2%, although unacceptable. The mortality rate of post-neonatal tetanus of 25% was high. Thus, there is a need to strengthen existing immunization program and immediately adopt the commencement of booster doses of tetanus toxoid vaccines for eligible children in Nigeria.

scholarly journals A 6-year review of Post-Neonatal Tetanus at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Asmau Adamu ◽  
MO Ugege ◽  
BO Onankpa ◽  
T Yusuf ◽  
KO Isezuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Neonatal Tetanus

Ultrasound guided thyroid FNA with cytopathology in-attendance significantly improved accuracy in a university teaching hospital

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ahmed ◽  
Michael Jeffers ◽  
John Feeney ◽  
Pardeep Govender ◽  
Mark Sherlock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Thyroid Fna ◽  
Improved Accuracy

Is one benign thyroid FNA cytology sufficient to out rule malignancy? A university teaching hospital experience

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ahmed ◽  
Michael Jeffers ◽  
John Feeney ◽  
Pardeep Govender ◽  
Mark Sherlock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Hospital Experience ◽  
Thyroid Fna ◽  
Benign Thyroid
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