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Tetanus causes muscle spasms most commonly 'lock jaw' this is a common cause of death due to suffocation.
The above may not be true. See the following:
http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/1/63
More likely is that death is caused by exhaustion due to repeated, excessive muscle contraction. Alternatively, cardiac arrest, pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs), blood pressure increase or decrease may be brought on by effects of the virus on the brain. See the following: The Japanese Journal of Pharmacoogy Volume 21 No. 3 pp. 317-323 http://www.journalarchive.jst.go.jp/english/jnlabstract_en.php?cdjournal=jphs1951&cdvol=21&noissue=3&startpage=317
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What is name of the bacteria that causes tetanus?
Tetanus is caused by clostridium tetani.
Is tetanus and lockjaw caused by bacteria?
Clostridium tetani is the bacterium that causes tetanus and lockjaw.
What does it mean when a horse constantly puts their head down?
They may have tetanus. Tetanus is one of the leading causes of death and treatment is difficult. The most common sign of a horse with tetanus is having its head and neck down in an outstretched position and feeling stiff. Tetanus is a bacterial infection most often caused by a deep, dirty wound. If you suspect your horse has tetanus, call your vet right away.
The bacterium that causes tetanus is?
Clostridium Tetani
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 bacteria produce toxin that can cause tetanus?
The bacterium which produces the toxin that causes tetanus is Clostridium tetani.
Which causes strep throat anthrax and tetanus?
Bacteria causes anthrax.
Causes diseases like tetanus and pneumonia?
Bacteria.
What pathogen causes tetanitus and pheunomia?
clostridium
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 are the causes of tetanus diseases?
The causes of tetanus diseases are puncture wounds. However, there are only specific bacteria that cause tetanus when they get into your bloodstream. These microorganisms are found in rust, soil, animal waste, and other related materials. If this ever happens to you, seek immediate medical attention to get a tetanus shot and have the contaminated skin tissue removed.
What causes neonatal tetanus?
Neonatal tetanus in newborns can be caused by cutting the umbilical cord with an unsterile instrument or by improper care of the umbilical stump.
