Tetanus: Forgiven, Not Forgotten

Not to be forgotten : tetanus 不要忘記:破傷風

Misleading bilateral blink reflex loss in a severe tetanus case

Tetanus is rare and often forgotten in the diagnostic workup. The diagnosis is mainly based on typical clinical symptoms, because of missing sensitive paraclinical test. As described in our case, a missing bilateral blink reflex may occur in severe tetanus, which should not lead to the rejection of the diagnosis.

Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices of construction workers towards tetanus vaccine in Northern Italy

Construction workers (CWs) are both more exposed to tetanus and at higher risk to be inadequately immunized. Our aim was to evaluate tetanus immunization status and knowledge/attitudes towards tetanus vaccination in CWs in Italy. In this field report, the immunization status of 554 unskilled CWs (i.e. labourers). Immunization status was assessed recalling immunization booklets/certificates. Att...

An Audience-Cost Theory of Institutional Commitment

Institutions constrain political choices and thus commit the future path of policy. Well-designed institutions square the circle of generating commitment that is both credible and flexible. This essay develops an audience-cost theory of flexible commitment that addresses some vexing questions. Where does institutional commitment comes from? Why is institutional commitment feasible when policy c...

Tetanus and Diphtheria Seroprevalence in Patients Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Background and Objectives: HIV infected patients are at risk for vaccine-preventable infections such as tetanus and diphtheria (Td). In these patients, these antibodies tend to decline faster. Due to the limited data, this study assessed the seroprevalence of tetanus and diphtheria antibodies in HIV infected patients in Tehran, Iran. Materials and Methods: This case-control study was carried o...