Obstetric tetanus in an immunized patient

Abstract

Obstetric tetanus is defined as a C. tetani infection that occurs during pregnancy or within six weeks of delivery. In Peru, there are no reports of obstetric tetanus cases. Here we report a sixth case of obstetric tetanus in a puerperal woman who underwent curettage for postpartum hemorrhage, despite immunization against tetanus.

Keywords

• Obstetric tetanus
• Postpartum hemorrhage
• Immunization