@article{11061,
  keywords = {Adult, Ethiopia, Female, Humans, leprosy, Male, Middle Aged, Tetanus},
  author = {Hodes R M and Teferedegne B},
  title = {Tetanus in leprosy patients: report of five cases.},
  abstract = {<p>It has long been noted that tetanus is rare in leprosy patients. Five cases of tetanus are reported in leprosy patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Although natural immunity to tetanus occurs and this appears to be higher in leprosy patients than in the general population, it is not completely protective. Further research on the relationship between tetanus and leprosy is indicated. Although firm epidemiologic data are lacking, it is prudent to give leprosy patients at least one dose of tetanus toxoid.</p>},
  year = {1988},
  journal = {International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association},
  volume = {56},
  pages = {228-30},
  month = {1988 Jun},
  issn = {0148-916X},
  language = {eng},
}