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Clostridium tetani is the bacterium that causes tetanus and lockjaw.
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Is tetanus caused by a bacterial microbe?
Yes, tetanus (also called lockjaw) is caused by the release of an exotoxin from the bacteria Clostridium tetani.
What is the medical name for the disease Lockjaw?
The medical name for lockjaw is tetanus. It is caused a toxin secreted by a bacteria that lives in spore form in the soil and on other surfaces.
What is lock-jaw?
Lockjaw is another word for the medical condition tetanus. Tetanus is caused by bacteria and causes stiffness in the jaw and neck. The bacteria which causes tetanus is found everywhere and is contracted by touching a contaminated item with a part of your body that is punctured or cut.
What is lock jaw?
Lockjaw is a common term for Tetanus a medical condition that can cause stiffness and muscle spasms.Tetanus is caused by a bacteria (Clostridium Tetanai), most case can be treated with a vaccination "Tetanus Shot)
Is tetanus a virus bacteria or fungi?
No, It is cause by Clostridium tetani which is a Gram-positive, motile bacterium found in soil and animal feces. Toxigenic strains of C. tetani contain a plasmid encoding the potent exotoxin which causes tetanus (lockjaw).
What is the common name for tetanus?
lockjaw is the same thing***********************
What organism tetanus?
Tetanus is called by a bacteria named Clostridium tetani. This has been called at times "lockjaw". You should always be vaccinated for this.
Why is getting vaccinated against tetanus important?
Getting vaccinated against Tetanus is important because the ground holds bacteria. There is also bacteria in animal feces that can cause a disease called lockjaw. Lockjaw can be fatal and is a very painful way to die.
Why is tetanus called lockjaw?
Lockjaw is another name for tetanus. They refer to the same disease.
What phobia is the fear of tetanus or lockjaw?
== == Tetanophobia is the name of the phobia related to the fear of tetanus or lockjaw
Is tetanus a bacteria?
Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani.
What is another word for lockjaw?
Another word for lockjaw is tetanus
