Clinical profile and outcomes of tetanus patients in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines: a ten-year retrospective study.
Pamela Danielle T LanuzaJao Jarro Borromeo GarciaChristian Wilson Rosales TuraldeMario Jr B PradoPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2024)
Although the total number of cases has decreased over the past decade, tetanus remains to have a high incidence and mortality rate in the Philippines. Increasing vaccination coverage, improving public awareness, and educating health professionals can help reduce morbidity and mortality from this disease.