Question
Welcoming a newborn into the family is a joyous occasion, but the news of the baby having tetanus can be alarming for parents. How should neonatal tetanus be treated?
Answer
For neonatal tetanus, immediate symptomatic treatment should be initiated, and the use of tetanus antitoxin should be adjusted based on the baby’s symptoms and reactions. Treatment should gradually improve the condition. Typically, parents should closely monitor the baby’s reactions and symptoms. If necessary, professional medical advice should be sought for a period of symptomatic treatment and adjustment. Mothers should pay special attention to observation in their daily lives and seek immediate medical treatment at the hospital if any abnormalities are detected.