The true statement regarding tetanus is –
Correct Answer: TT and Ig ma y both be given in suspected tetanus
Description: simultaneous active and passive immunisation is widely carried out in non immune individuals.the patient is given 1500 units of ATS or 250 units of Ig in one arm and 0.5 ml of adsorbed toxoid into the other arm or gluteal region.this should be followed 6 weeks late by another dose of 0.5 ml of tetanus toxoid and a third dose 1 year later.purpose of antitoxin is for immediate temporary protection.and purpose of toxoid is for long lasting protection park edition 23 page 313
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