Harnessing Antibodies as Pathogen Hunters
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021
Tufts researcher finds combining the right antibody with the right delivery system may prevent many diseases before they wreak havoc in the body
tetanus
Hank Investigates: Tetanus in Dogs
Thursday, September 10th, 2020
Dr. Ian DeStefano spoke with 7 News Boston about tetanus in dogs and a case that was successfully treated at Foster Hospital
Tetanus rare in dogs, but clean wounds
Monday, August 10th, 2020
Alum Dr. John de Jong answers a Boston Herald reader’s questions about tetanus in dogs—and gives kudos to the Foster Hospital staff who recently diagnosed and successfully treated a pet with this rare and potentially deadly infection
Triumphing over Tetanus
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
Not many dogs contract this infection—and many of those that do die. However, intensive care at the Foster Hospital saved two pets with severe tetanus in less than a year
Every pony has an owner, and other lessons from my time at the American Fondouk
Friday, September 22nd, 2017
We’re at Monday morning rounds when they introduce him. “This mule presented last weekend for tetanus,” someone says, and everybody falls quiet in the tight circle we’ve formed outside his stall. His door’s top and… Read More
Rough and Ready Vaccine
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
In a boon to poorer countries, researchers create new ways to store and deliver life-saving inoculations
New Low-Cost Method to Deliver Vaccine Shows Promise
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010