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Tetanus Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Tetanus facts - MedicineNet

The tetanus neurotoxin causes the muscles to tighten up into a continuous ("tetanic" or "tonic") contraction or spasm. The jaw is "locked" by muscle spasms, giving the name "lockjaw" (also called "trismus").

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Tetanus Causes - Mayo Clinic

Tetanus can interfere with your ability to breathe and, ultimately, threaten your life. Treatment focuses on managing complications until the effects of the tetanus toxin resolve.

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Tetanus Complications - Mayo Clinic

Tetanus can interfere with your ability to breathe and, ultimately, threaten your life. Treatment focuses on managing complications until the effects of the tetanus toxin resolve.

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Tetanus: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to tighten. However, this vaccine does not last forever; booster shots are needed every 10 years to ensure immunity.

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MNT (printer-friendly) - What is tetanus? What causes tetanus?

Tetanus, or lockjaw is a serious infection caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria which produce a toxin that affects the brain and nervous system. The infection can cause severe muscle spasms, serious breathing difficulties, and can ultimately be fatal.

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A to Z: Tetanus

May also be called: Lockjaw Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a serious but preventable disease that affects the body's muscles and nerves. Most cases happen when a skin wound is contaminated by a type of bacteria (Clostridium tetani) often found in soil.

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Tetanus Surveillance --- United States, 2001--2008...

Tetanus Surveillance --- United States, 2001--2008 The content, links, and pdfs are no longer maintained and might be outdated. Tetanus is a life-threatening but preventable disease caused by the toxin of Clostridium tetani, a ubiquitous, spore-forming, gram-positive bacillus found in high concentrations in soil and animal excrement.

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Tetanus Shot: Preventing Tetanus With Wound Care and Immunizations

Because established tetanus is often fatal, even with expert treatment, prevention is of paramount importance. The two major means of preventing tetanus are immunization and wound care.

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Understanding Tetanus -- the Basics

Tetanus is a dangerous nerve ailment caused by the toxin of a common bacterium, Clostridium tetani. The spores can remain infectious for more than 40 years in soil.

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Tetanus Prevention|Health and Safety Prevention

In most settings, a disaster does not increase the risk for tetanus. However, the risk of tetanus among disaster survivors and emergency responders can best be minimized by following standard immunization recommendations and providing proper wound care.

 

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DTap and Tdap Vaccines (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

DTaP is a vaccine that helps children younger than age 7 develop immunity to three deadly diseases caused by bacteria: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis). Tdap is a booster immunization given at age 11 that offers continued protection from those diseases for adolescents and adults.

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WHO | Tetanus

Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the spores of which are widespread in the environment. Tetanus is characterized by muscle spasms, initially in the jaw muscles.

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