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Bookmark or Share- Tetanus Disease (Lockjaw) | CDCTetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani. When these bacteria enter the body, they produce a toxin that causes painful muscle contractions. Another name for tetanus is “lockjaw”. It often causes a person’s neck and jaw muscles to lock, making it hard to open the mouth or swallow.
- Tetanus: Symptoms, Shot, Prevention, Treatment, and More - Verywell HealthSymptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Tetanus is a serious but preventable bacterial infection that affects the nerves. Commonly referred to as lockjaw, the disease is spread by contact with an object or surface that has been contaminated with Clostridium tetani.
- Tetanus - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicDiagnosis. Doctors diagnose tetanus based on a physical exam, medical and vaccination history, and the signs and symptoms of muscle spasms, muscle rigidity and pain. A laboratory test would likely be used only if your doctor suspects another condition causing the signs and symptoms.
- Tetanus - WikipediaTetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani and characterized by muscle spasms. In the most common type, the spasms begin in the jaw, and then progress to the rest of the body. Each spasm usually lasts for a few minutes. Spasms occur frequently for three to four weeks. [1]
- Tetanus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicTetanus is a serious disease of the nervous system caused by a toxin-producing bacterium. The disease causes muscle contractions, particularly of your jaw and neck muscles. Tetanus is commonly known as lockjaw. Severe complications of tetanus can be life-threatening. There's no cure for tetanus.
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