Incidence and risk factors for neonatal tetanus in admissions to Kilifi County Hospital, Kenya

Incidence and risk factors for neonatal tetanus in admissions to Kilifi County Hospital, Kenya

BACKGROUND: Neonatal Tetanus (NT) is a preventable cause of mortality and neurological sequelae that occurs at higher incidence in resource-poor countries, presumably because of low maternal immunisation rates and unhygienic cord care practices. We aimed to determine changes in the incidence of NT,...

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Main Authors:	Ibinda, F, Bauni, E, Kariuki, S, Fegan, G, Lewa, J, Mwikamba, M, Boga, M, Odhiambo, R, Mwagandi, K, Seale, A, Berkley, J, Dorfman, JR, Newton, C
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science 2015

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