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A systematic review of tetanus in individuals with previous tetanus toxoid immunization

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To assess the characteristics of tetanus in previously immunized individuals. METHODS: A systematic literature search was undertaken using Ovid MEDLINE(R) and EMBASE databases for articles published between 1946 and September 3, 2013. The search strategy was developed using MESH terms for "tetanus", "immunization" and "vaccination". Inclusion criteria were articles in English or French that described at least one case of tetanus, …

Authors

Hopkins JP; Riddle C; Hollidge M; Wilson SE

Journal

Relevé des maladies transmissibles au Canada, Vol. 40, No. 17, pp. 355–364

Publisher

Infectious Disease and Control Branch (IDPCB) - Public Health Agency of Canada

DOI

10.14745/ccdr.v40i17a03

ISSN

1188-4169