O tétano e suas implicações para a saúde pública: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the implications of the tetanus and the actions of public health prevention against tetanus by the Brazilian population. For this development, we performed a literature search, developed from both theoretical references sought in journals and in books and programs of the Ministry of Health readings collected material allowed to make a foray from the clinical features of tetanus, through diagnosis, neonatal tetanus, tetanus incidental to the means available for prevention, especially vaccination, the actions of health education and prenatal. It is noteworthy that the continuing education of health professionals, in particular, professional team of family health, on preventive measures, is paramount. Despite the limitations of this study, we can say that it is necessary to implement intersectoral enablers of positive results for the morbidity and mortality from this cause, be wiped out in Brazil.