Global trends and knowledge structure of tetanus research from 2005 to 2025: A bibliometric analysis based on web of science Core Collection and Scopus

Background

Tetanus remains a vaccine-preventable but potentially fatal disease, with control relying on vaccination coverage, maternal/neonatal protection, adult boosters, wound prophylaxis, and clinical management. This study characterized the global research landscape, thematic evolution, and emerging frontiers of tetanus literature from 2005 to 2025.