Successful management of neonatal tetanus with autonomic manifestations at a referral hospital in Nigeria: a case report
This case underscores the importance of maternal tetanus immunization and clean delivery practices in preventing neonatal tetanus, while demonstrating that timely intervention can lead to favorable outcomes even in resource-limited settings.
Authors
- Blessing Tochukwu Onyeje
- Chigozie Kingsley Onyeje
Institutions
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (NG)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-06253-9
- Primary Topic
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00