A continuing problem of tetanus in the southeast of Turkey

Tetanus continues to represent a serious health problem in developing countries [1,2]. Although tetanus is a rare disease in the developed countries [3], it is still common enough to cause concern in Turkey. During the years 1992-3, 75 deaths caused by tetanus were reported from Turkey [4]. Clinical details of 88 adult patients with tetanus who received treatment at our hospital are summarized in this report.