Tetanus in a developing nation: a rare disease in the vaccination era?

BMJ Case Reports 2026

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Authors: Carolina Huerta Castro, Isabel Coelho, Joana Coelho, Swasilanne Sousa
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-267993
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References: 5

Abstract

The following case describes a case of tetanus that occurred in a previously healthy child vaccinated in accordance with the national immunisation programme of São Tomé e Príncipe in 2021. The tetanus vaccination schedule consists of a primary three-dose series within the first 4 months of life

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diphtheria Corynebacterium and Tetanus Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Case Reports
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
e267993–e267993
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN