COVID-19 pandemic and tetanus situation: Observation from tropical areas

Abstract

etanus prophylaxis is a significant consideration in the care Tof trauma cases. When tetanus toxoid was harder to come by in the past, posttraumatic tetanus rates were very high. Tetanus is a continuing issue in the tropical nations. Tetanus prophylaxis is currently included in immunization schedules in developed nations. Despite the fact that tetanus is a disease with a low incidence in the developed world due to high rates of immunization, during major natural disasters, aggravating factors such as the types of injuries, a lack of medical services and supplies, and the delay in treatment due to a low immunization rate result in an increased incidence and outbreaks of the disease that has a higher mortality rate in a less developed society. Urban doctors who treat trauma and critically ill patients must become knowledgeable about the methods for treating and immunizing patients with tetanus-prone wounds. The new developing disease COVID-19 has been affecting people throughout the world since 2019. The healthcare system is substantially impacted by this latest catastrophe. The most frequent issue is having trouble getting access to medical care. Several illnesses’ patterns may be impacted by this. Access to medical care may be problematic, which could lead to improper wound care and postexposure tetanus vaccination for prophylaxis in cases of tetanus. Tetanus pattern changes during the COVID-19 have not been reported. The authors provide some views from Southeast Asia in this article (GPS 15.283658995460616, 100.90257623047523). COVID-19