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