Tetanus
bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms
English: Tetanus is a medical term indicating a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers. Tetanus is the primary symptom caused by the neurotoxin tetanospasmin which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani.
Agent
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Clostridium tetani
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tetanospasmin
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tetanospasmin
Symptoms
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Spasms
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Spasms
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Neonatal tetanus
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Lock-jaw
Prevalence and Treatment
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Horse producing tetanus antitoxin
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Tetanus cases worldwide
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Straw caused the WWI wounded to be infected with tetanus.
