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It can be. The actual infection, Tetanus, is commonly referred to as Lockjaw because of the symptoms: muscle spasms in the face/jaw area, stiffness of the jaw, trouble swallowing, etc. Tetanus can be avoided by regular tetanus vaccines/boosters (about every 6-7 yrs). Only about 1% of cases today result in fatality. Because of awareness, that number is GREATLY less than it was about 100 yrs ago. Tetanus can enter the body through any kind of cut, scrape, scratch, etc. on the skin. The best thing to do to prevent the growth of this infection is to be aware of when your last tetanus booster was (call your doctor if you're not sure) and keep the cut, scrape, etc. clean (soap/water, alcohol, peroxide, and Neosporin).
So to sum up whether or not lockjaw is fatal...in some cases yes, but most cases no.
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What is the common name for tetanus?
lockjaw is the same thing***********************
Do ferrets have a lockjaw?
No ferrets do not have lockjaw. Lockjaw refers to tetanus, an infectious disease of the central nervous system
When was Lockjaw - comics - created?
Lockjaw - comics - was created in 1965.
What is another word for lockjaw?
Another word for lockjaw is tetanus
What is a lockjaw germ?
a lockjaw germ is a big infection that will spred if not cured
Could rabies shots taken by humans cause lockjaw?
No. It does not cause lockjaw.
Is tetanus and lockjaw caused by bacteria?
Clostridium tetani is the bacterium that causes tetanus and lockjaw.
Why is tetanus called lockjaw?
Lockjaw is another name for tetanus. They refer to the same disease.
What is tetanophobia?
Lockjaw
What phobia is the fear of tetanus or lockjaw?
== == Tetanophobia is the name of the phobia related to the fear of tetanus or lockjaw
Does lockjaw have a gestation period?
The bacteria Clostridium tetani (lockjaw) has a gestation period of 10 days.
What is Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis's birthday?
Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis was born on March 2, 1922.
