India is declared free from maternal & neonatal tetanus

Q.  Which of the following country is declared free from maternal and neonatal tetanus?
- Published on 08 Sep 15

a. Mali
b. Sudan
c. India
d. Pakistan

ANSWER: India
 
The WHO has declared that mothers and newborns are free from tetanus at the time of birth in India. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is an infection characterized by muscle spasms.Spasms may be so severe that bone fractures may occur. Other symptoms may include fever,sweating, headache, trouble swallowing, high blood pressure, and a fast heart rate. Onset of symptoms is typically three to twenty one days following infection. It may take months to recover. About 10% of those infected die.

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