%0 Journal Article
%T TETANUS
%A Muhammad Shuja Tahir
%J The Professional Medical Journal
%D 1995
%I 
%X Tetanus is a serious problem which follows injuries, accidents, surgery, injections and sometimes no obviouscause. In civilized communities it has been almost eradicated with adequate immunization. Illitracy, povertyand lack of awareness are the main reasons for higher incidence of tetanus in third world countries. Properimmunization of the whole population, adequate management of injuries and by adopting the hygenic measureswe can get rid of this highly fatal but preventable disease.
%K tetnus
%K review
%U http://www.theprofesional.com/v3n1/prof-102.pdf