Tetanus in Uganda: Clinical Outcomes of Adult Patients Hospitalized at a Tertiary Health Facility Between 2011 and 2020.
Andrew KazibweNoah Emokol OkirorFelix BongominAmelia Margaret NamiiroJoseph Baruch BalukuRobert KalyesubulaMagid KagimuIrene Andia-BiraroPublished in: Open forum infectious diseases (2022)
Although tetanus admissions declined, mortality rate remained high. Males were disproportionately affected. We recommend quality-of-care audits for inpatient care improvement and more research on the determinants of infection and mortality to inform vaccination for at-risk men.