Tetanus

Tetanus in a disease that chiefly afflicts the poorer, developing countries of the world, and brings with it a formidable mortality rate. This book is a detailed examination of all aspects of tetanus, including prevailing concepts of physiopathology, immunology, and current work on the epidemiology of the disease. It also includes original contributions on the haemodynamics of severe tentanus and on the pulmonary functions intetanus. The management of the diesease is discussed at length, and the athour shows how the mortaility of severe tetanus can be reduced by as much as 20% by a management protocol applicable in, and affordable by, developing countries. Under excellent intensive care conditions, mortality can bereduced futher to 6.25% Of great potential value throughout the developing world, the book will be indispensable to all those involved in the treatment of tetanus. It will also be of interest to doctors anywhere in engaged in the management of acute inf fections and those working in intensive care units.Udwadia, Farokh E. is the author of 'Tetanus', published 1994 under ISBN 9780195635782 and ISBN 0195635787.