1C15 Tetanus neonatorum

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A disease affecting neonates, caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Clostridium tetani. This disease is characterised by systemic muscle spasms that arise within the first few days after delivery. Transmission is commonly by direct contact or lack of maternal immunity.

synonyms

• Tetanus neonatorum
• trismus neonatorum
• newborn trismus
• Tetanus omphalitis

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