Standardized Nutritional Care for Children with Moderate Tetanus

Authors

  • Andi Sitti Nurul Azizah Jurusan Gizi Poltekkes Makassar
  • Hikmawati Mas’ud Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar
  • Manjilala
  • Nusrah Ningsih Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Central General Hospital Makassar
  • Ihsan Dietitien Department of Nutrition Health Polytechnic Makassar

Keywords:

Nutritional Care, Moderate Tetanus, Undernutrition

Abstract

Tetanus is an acute infection caused by Clostridium tetani neurotoxin that attacks the neuromuscular system and causes progressive muscle spasms. Although it can be prevented through immunization, its prevalence in Indonesia is still recorded at 0.2 cases per 100,000 population per year. Research by Rampengan et al. (2016) showed that 45% of children with tetanus had not received immunization, and similar findings were also reported by Yusuflina (2017) that children with tetanus did not receive complete DPT immunization. At Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Central General Hospital, there were 8 cases of pediatric tetanus reported in 2024, accounting for 0.005% of the total 145,289 visits. Delayed Immunization causes children to not have protective immunity against Clostridium tetani toxin, thus increasing the risk of tetanus infection resulting in disorders of the central nervous system. The resulting neurological complications can interfere with the ability to eat and reduce the child's nutritional intake, resulting in the risk of malnutrition (underweight and stunting) in children.

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2026-05-14

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Nurul Azizah AS, Mas’ud H, Manjilala, Ningsih N, Ihsan. Standardized Nutritional Care for Children with Moderate Tetanus . JHCD [Internet]. 2026 May 14 [cited 2026 May 17];1(1):62-7. Available from: https://journalmpci.com/index.php/jhcd/article/view/606

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

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