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Active and Passive Tetanus Immunization

1964; Massachusetts Medical Society; Volume: 271; Issue: 21 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1056/nejm196411192712103

ISSN

1533-4406

Autores

L Eckmann,

Tópico(s)

Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus

Resumo

FORTY years after its discovery by the French veterinarian Ramon1 there are still controversial opinions and unexplored facts about the use of tetanus toxoid. Basic investigation of certain aspects is still lacking.For some of the main points a great deal of experience was gained during World War II. This experience proved the practically complete protection conferred by tetanus toxoid as well as its total harmlessness. In this paper some of the aspects still subject to controversy are discussed.Actual and Potential ImmunityI think it is agreed that the status of actual immunity is acquired a few days after . . .

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