One of the most commonly known infectious diseases among the public. tetanus,Tetanus is caused by the presence of a bacterium called Clostridium tetani in the body. It is a serious condition that can be fatal if left untreated. The tetanus bacteria is commonly found in nature and is mostly transmitted through soil and rusty objects. For tetanus to cause illness, it must enter the body through a wound.
Tetanus in Pregnancy
Tetanus, which is not transmitted from person to person but mostly occurs when a wound on the body comes into contact with soil, rust, animal feces, and dust, can also be transmitted through contact of the umbilical cord with unhygienic substances used after birth. Göbek kordonunun steril olmayan bir şekilde kesilmesi ile yenidoğan bebekte de tetanoz görülebilir. Bizi oldukça korkutan bu duruma yenidoğan tetanozu denir ve %60 gibi yüksek oranda ölümcül seyreder.
Another factor that causes tetanus is performing procedures such as childbirth and abortion in unclean or inadequately sterilized environments. In these environments, foreign objects inserted into the vagina and unhygienic substances that come into contact with the body trigger the development of tetanus.
Symptoms of Tetanus
The bacterium Clostridium tetani begins releasing toxic substances rapidly upon entering the body. These substances, which have a stimulating effect on the muscles, eventually cause prolonged muscle contractions and spasms in almost all muscles of the body. Primarily affecting the jaw muscles, this condition slowly spreads throughout the body, leading to suffocation and death.
Pregnancy and Tetanus Vaccine
Tetanus Tetanus is a preventable disease when taken into consideration. The only way to prevent tetanus is vaccination. The immunity and protective effect created by the tetanus vaccine, usually given in childhood, does not last a lifetime. Therefore, the vaccine needs to be repeated at certain intervals. In pregnancies, according to national vaccination policies, if the expectant mother has not been vaccinated within the last 10 years... tetanus vaccine If not previously vaccinated, it is recommended to get the tetanus vaccine after the first trimester. The tetanus vaccine is a safe vaccine; it does not contain live microorganisms and does not cause any negative harm to pregnancy. Antibodies developed in the body from the tetanus vaccine administered during pregnancy are also passed to the baby, providing a protective effect against tetanus in the baby's early life. If the expectant mother has not been vaccinated before and decides to get the tetanus vaccine during pregnancy, I recommend that she receive 2 doses of the tetanus vaccine 4-8 weeks apart after the first trimester.
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