[Seminar] Tetanus

00:00 - 13 Jan 2026

Tetanus, although preventable by a highly effective vaccine, continues to cause 30 000–50 000 deaths annually. Global mortality has fallen substantially since the 1980s due to widespread vaccination efforts, yet adult disease persists, especially among those with weakened immune response, diabetes, and people who inject drugs. Diagnosis is still clinical, and management combines wound debridement, antibiotics, and antitoxin. However, key questions about prevention, diagnosis, and management remain unanswered.