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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).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoTetanus cannot be spread among humans by human to human contact. Tetanus can be spread among humans through dirt entering an open wound.
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∙ 13y agoWound 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.
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∙ 13y agoNo. The tetanus toxin, which causes illness, is manufactured by the bacterium Clostridium tetani.
It is not a communicable disease.
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∙ 9y agoTetanus can not be spread from person to person. The bacteria normally enters the body through a break in the skin from an injury.
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∙ 15y agofigure it out little einsteins
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How does tetanus spread and attack?
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).
Can a dead goat spread tetanus to a coyote?
no
What country is tetanus found in?
Tetanus was discovered by Arthur Nicolair in 1884.
How does tetanus attack?
by going through cuts it is found in dirt
Can a tetanus shot prevent rabies?
No...a tetanus shot will not prevent rabies. Tetanus is a bacterial infection spread by manure and soil entering a cut. Rabies is a virus. It is spread by blood or saliva from an infected animal. There are rabies prevention vaccines for people if you work in a high risk environment.
Does tetanus have a vector?
Tetanus is a disease which can affect any mammal, and mammals spread the disease to other mammals by biting them; hence the vector is mammals. Dogs, foxes and bats are the most usual mammals to be involved.
How did the word spread about Grendels attack?
the word spread by worriers who escaped.
How does yaws attack and spread?
by mouth and smooching
How does corynebacterium attack and spread?
the corynebacterium attacks the throat
What are the consequences for not getting a tetanus shot?
The simple answer is that you could get tetanus. Tetanus is a serious disease that attacks your nervous system. It causes locked jaw, neck stiffness, difficulty swallowing, rigidity of the stomach, muscle spasms, seizure-like activity, and death in about 10-20% of patients. It is common in soil and spread through bacteria that enters the body through cuts in the skin, so you don't need to be near someone who is infected to get the disease.
What the difference between tetanus and tig?
Tetanus is a disease that affects the muscles and the respiratory system. The difference between tetanus and TIG or tetanus immunoglobulin is that the latter is a form of preventative vaccine for tetanus.
Are there any dangerous ingredients in a tetanus shot?
Yes. there is one dangerous in a tetanus shot and that is tetanus.
