All are features of Neonatal Tetanus except –
Refusal to feed is common initial symptom
Caused by clostridium tetani
Usually occurs in 1st 2 days of life
Mortality is 50–75%.
Neonatal Tetanus 


It is caused by clostridium tetani
Clinical features


Symptoms of neonatal tetanus starts by 5-15 days after birth, never in the first 2 days of life and rarely after the age of 2 weeks. (ft is commonly k/a as 811! day disease)
Common initial symptoms are Excessive unexplained crying, Refusal of feeds, Apathy


Prognosis —> Mortality rate varies from 50-75%.