Indian journal of pediatrics
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Comparative Study
Intrathecal tetanus immunoglobulins in the management of tetanus.
To study the clinical profile, treatment and outcome of tetanus in children treated with intrathecal tetanus immunoglobulin. (TIG) METHODS: Retrospective analysis of hospital records of tetaus cases admitted to the pediatric ICU during the five year period between 1999 to 2004 was done. ⋯ Intrathecal TIG is effective in the treatment of mild and moderate tetanus. Randomized controlled clinical trials are needed to evaluate the efficacy of intrathecal TIG in the management of severe tetanus.