Tetanus in France, 2001–2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003
Key points: - 75 cases reported over 3 years, representing an average annual incidence of 0.50 per million inhabitants - High case fatality rate (up to 31% depending on age) - 87% of cases were aged 70 and older, and the majority were women (68%) - Cases and deaths are entirely preventable through vaccination (R.A.)
Author(s): Antona D
Publishing year: 2005
Pages: 6 p.
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