All are features of Neonatal Tetanus except –
Correct Answer: Usually occurs in 1st 2 days of life
Description: Neonatal Tetanus
It is caused by clostridium tetani
Clinical features
Symptoms of neonatal tetanus starts by 5-15 days after birth, never in the first 2 days of life and rarely after the age of 2 weeks. (ft is commonly k/a as 811! day disease)
Common initial symptoms are Excessive unexplained crying, Refusal of feeds, Apathy
Prognosis —> Mortality rate varies from 50-75%.
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Pediatrics
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