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Tetanus: an ever‐present infection risk
Author(s) -
Brightman Christopher
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
trends in urology and men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2044-3749
pISSN - 2044-3730
DOI - 10.1002/tre.638
Subject(s) - tetanus , incidence (geometry) , medicine , immigration , neonatal tetanus , pediatrics , vaccination , immunology , geography , physics , archaeology , optics
Tetanus was recognised as far back as the 5th century BC, when it was first described by Hippocrates. Today, immunisation has reduced the incidence of tetanus infection, but the bacteria responsible remains active in soil and manure. Although most people in the UK are covered by immunisation, the elderly and some immigrants, may be at risk.