Functional prognosis of older adults with tetanus in Japan: a single-center retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally tetanus causes 26,000-48,000 deaths annually, mostly in children in lower and middle-income countries. In Japan, approximately 100 cases of tetanus are diagnosed annually, mostly in older adults. However, information on the functional prognosis of tetanus in older adults in high-income countries is limited. Therefore, this study assessed the functional prognosis of adults hospitalized with tetanus in Japan.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients admitted to our hospital with tetanus between January 2000 and June 2025. Data were collected on patient medical history, vital signs, laboratory test results, treatment, and outcomes. Activities of daily living (ADL) were assessed before admission, on admission, and on discharge using

SUBMITTER: Yamamoto T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12570727 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature