Tetanus Is Still a Deadly Threat

Publication / February 2, 2026

Although tetanus is often believed to have been completely eradicated, it still poses a serious health threat due to the bacterial spores. KUISCID researchers published a review in The Lancet—widely known as one of the highest impact scientific journals in medicine— adressing to the fact that tetanus still has no definitive cure and continues to pose a deadly risk today.

Serving as a comprehensive guide for clinicians, the study brings together up-to-date diagnostic and treatment protocols, extensive data on the global distribution of cases, therapeutic approaches, and diverse case reports from the literature. With its rich content, it underscores the importance of always considering tetanus in the differential diagnosis in clinical practice. In light of all available scientific evidence, well-planned vaccination programs remain the single most effective and powerful line of defense against the threat of tetanus.
We congratulate our researchers.

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