It is not infectious at all unless all of the conditions for germination are present. In the presence of anaerobic conditions (lacking oxygen), the spores can germinate rapidly and deadly. This is when the spores produce toxins that are harmful to the human nervous system. It is the only vaccine-preventable disease that is infectious, but not contagious.
Genus: Clostridium. Species: Clostridium Tetani.
Clostridium tetani is a bacterium.
Clostridium tetani is found in the soil.
The scientific name for Tetanus is Clostridium tetani.
Clostridium Tetani Mainly Affects Humans, But Also Animals
Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium botulinum, and Clostridium tetani.
Clostridium tetani (C. tetani)
The pathogen for Tetanus is Clostridium Tetani, or C. Tetani Bacteria.
Clostridium tetani
Clostridium tetani
Clostridium Tetani
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