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How does the tetanus attack and spread?
Tetanus attacks in open wounds, such as a fresh cut. When soil, saliva, or even feces gets into contact with it, Clostridium tetani attacks the body. Also, Tetanus can occur when rusty nails puncture the skin. Tetanus occurs in the Central Nervous System(brain and spinal cord).
How does tetanus attack the body?
It is an infectious often fatal disease characterised by violent tonic muscles spasms and rigidity caused by toxin of Clostridium Tetani. C.Tetani are gram positive strictly anaerobic and bear spores. most of the species grow as saprophytes in soil.Wound infections from bacteria. Tetanus bacteria is found in feces of animals Clostridium tetani the bacterium that causes tetanus needs to enter a cut or deep wound.
How soon after being attacked by a rooster should someone get a tetanus shot?
You do not need to get a tetanus shot if you were attacked by a rooster, only if you get a deep cut on something rusty
Is Tetanus a disease?
Yes,Tetanus is a bacterial disease.It is also known as lockjaw. Tetanus is a rare but often fatal disease that affects the central nervous system by causing painful muscular contractions. It begins when tetanus bacteria enter the body, usually through a wound or cut exposed to contaminated soil. Tetanus is easily preventable through vaccination. For more information visit the links below.
What are the effects of Rust on the human body?
if you get rust into a cut you could get tetanus so it is serious, you can get shots agaist it so ask another question on tetanus in the search
What happens if you get a tetanus diptheria pertussis shot 3 months since last one?
It's usually OK to receive an extra booster of the tetanus vaccine. This is especially true if you're being treated for an acute injury, such as a deep cut or puncture wound, and you can't recall exactly when you had your last tetanus shot.Vaccination is the best way to prevent tetanus - a serious disease caused by a bacterial toxin that affects the nervous system. Tetanus bacterial spores can enter your body through any cut or scratch. But deep puncture wounds, such as from stepping on a nail, are most susceptible to tetanus infection.An adult who's never been immunized against tetanus should complete the initial tetanus series of three tetanus shots. The first two shots are given at least four weeks apart, and the third shot is given six to 12 months after the second shot. After the initial tetanus series, booster shots are recommended every 10 years. Although getting tetanus shots more frequently generally isn't harmful, it may increase the risk of soreness or redness at the injection site.
What could you do if you were accidentally cut by glass Do you need to take the vaccine not a very deep cut?
You will not need a tetanus shot for the condition you describe. The wound should be cleaned and bandaged.
Is tetanus a virus or bacteria or fungus?
Yes,Tetanus is a bacterial disease.It is also known as lockjaw. Tetanus is a rare but often fatal disease that affects the central nervous system by causing painful muscular contractions. It begins when tetanus bacteria enter the body, usually through a wound or cut exposed to contaminated soil. Tetanus is easily preventable through vaccination. For more information visit the links below.
Can you get tetanus from being cut by metal?
Yes, if you get cut by metal and dont have a tetanus shot, you should get one right away.
What is a deep cut or wound or the body?
Gash, incision...
What is Deep cut or wound on the body?
Gash, incision...
When pathogens enter your body through a cut what is the route?
they enter the bloodstream. when you get cut for example, the capillaries are broken, so there, the pathogens enter.
