Question
Does neonatal tetanus affect intelligence?
Answer
Neonatal tetanus is treated with penicillin or cephalosporins, metronidazole, and intravenous drip to kill the tetanus bacteria. Additionally, the early use of serum tetanus antitoxin (TAT) can neutralize the tetanus toxin in the blood, but it is ineffective against toxins that have already bound to gangliosides. Therefore, the sooner the treatment is started, the better the outcome.