Tetanus Neonatorum is a disease that occurs in newborns. Generally, this disease occurs in rural or remote areas, because labor equipment is not sterile. Early prevention of tetanus neonatorum takes precedence over treatment, because the death rate of patients with tetanus neonatorum is very high. Causes of Tetanus Neonatorum The main cause of tetanus is the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is a bacterium that produces neurotoxin toxins and attacks the central nervous system. These bacteria are commonly found in soil, dust, and animal feces, and can enter the body through scratches, tears or puncture wounds caused by contaminated objects. In newborns, tetanus neonatorum is caused by these bacteria entering the baby's body through unhygienic labor practices, such as cutting the umbilical cord with non-sterile tools. The risk of infants suffering from tetanus neonatorum is generally increased because the mother is not protected by the tetanus toxoid (TT) vaccine during pre...