Tetanus

Tetanus It is an abnormal posture elicited by severe spasm of the axial muscle along the spinal column. Such posture is linked to tetanus and it predicts imminent death. Tetanus is caused by bacteria called clostridium tetani. It is a gloabl health problem since the spores of these bacteria are ubiquitous. Tetanus occurs almost exclusively in person who are unvaccinated or inadequately immunized. The clinical manifestation of tetanus was mentioned by Hypocrates more than 2000 years ago. Tetanus does not spread from person to person. There were numerous reports of incidences of tetanus as a result of female genital cutting. Such occurrences were linked to the use of non sterile, contaminated with these bacteria instruments. Why parents should allow Female Genital Cutting of their loved ones !Are they really aware of such a complication like tetanus? Are they conscentious about the fatality of such complication? Do not ignore that death occuring as a result of FGM is a crime committed by parents. It has to stop. Dr Mohamed Buwe Osman, Physician and Artist