An Epidemiological Profile of Accidental Tetanus Cases in a Referral Hospital, 2007-2013

Objective: to describe the epidemiological profile of accidental tetanus cases in a referral hospital in the State of Pernambuco, during 2007-2013. Method: this is a descriptive, retrospective, quantitative study based on secondary data. Results: there were 126 cases confirmed. Most of them (88.9%)...

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Published in:	International archives of medicine Vol. 10
Main Authors:	Pereira, Andressa Pedroza, Nunes, José Ronaldo Vasconcelos, Da Silva, Ivanise Tibúrcio Cavalcanti, Andrade, Cecília Pessoa Paiva Dantas, De Araújo, Hirla Vanessa Soares, Xavier, Bárbara Letícia de Queiroz, De Oliveira, Larissa Rolim, Mendes, Solange Ribeiro, De Sousa, Rozane Pereira, Da Silva, Hermênnia Ferreira, Nunes, Hérika Ferreira Batista
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	23-04-2017
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Summary:	Objective: to describe the epidemiological profile of accidental tetanus cases in a referral hospital in the State of Pernambuco, during 2007-2013. Method: this is a descriptive, retrospective, quantitative study based on secondary data. Results: there were 126 cases confirmed. Most of them (88.9%) were male and from the urban area (77%). The most frequent professions were agricultural workers in general and masons (31.7%), with age group between 35-49 years old (39.7%). Drilling was the most evident injury (48.4%). The lower limbs were the most affected region (65.1%), and the predominant clinical sign was trismus (90.5%). The lethality rate was 19.0%, and the mean length of hospital stay was 49.4 days. Conclusions: Accidental tetanus is an immune- preventable disease, the vaccine is highly immunologically effective. However, it remains a public health problem in Pernambuco, presenting high lethality and a long time in the service.
ISSN:	1755-7682 1755-7682
DOI:	10.3823/2405