Protective effects of topical antimicrobials against neonatal tetanus | Zendy

John V. Bennett | Zendy; Jaume Macià | Zendy; HectorP Traverso | Zendy; S Banoagha | Zendy; C Malooly | Zendy; J. Boring | Zendy

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Protective effects of topical antimicrobials against neonatal tetanus

Author(s) -

John V. Bennett,

Jaume Macià,

HectorP Traverso,

S Banoagha,

C Malooly,

J. Boring

Publication year - 1997

Publication title -

international journal of epidemiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.406

H-Index - 208

eISSN - 1464-3685

pISSN - 0300-5771

DOI - 10.1093/ije/26.4.897

Subject(s) - medicine , neonatal tetanus , antimicrobial , odds ratio , number needed to treat , population , tetanus , pregnancy , relative risk , confidence interval , immunology , environmental health , vaccination , chemistry , genetics , organic chemistry , biology

Case-control studies previously conducted in Pakistan suggested that topical antimicrobials might provide protection against neonatal tetanus (NNT) when applied to the umbilical cord wound during the first several days of life. The present case-control study, the largest such study yet reported, was undertaken in Punjab Province, Pakistan and afforded further opportunities to evaluate such effects.

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