Patient's question:
A child from a relative's family was just born 15 days ago. On the 6th day after birth, they noticed the child having spasms and clenched jaw. They quickly called a doctor, who diagnosed it as tetanus in infants. We felt the condition was very serious. Please ask how to treat neonatal tetanus?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal tetanus has a significant impact on children's intelligence. Its clinical manifestations are characterized by closed teeth and muscle spasms. Tetanus is an acute and severe infection caused by the invasion of Clostridium tetani into the umbilical cord. It typically occurs around 7 days after birth. Immediate hospitalization and treatment are required upon diagnosis. Effectively controlling convulsions is the key to tetanus treatment. When complications arise, broad-spectrum antibiotics should be used, and the duration of penicillin use should be extended.