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spasm and twitching of muscles, particularly the jaw muscles become stiff
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Is a severe thunderstorm likely to hit Florida?
Yes
What would happen if tornado or severe thunderstorm watches didn't exist?
If severe thunderstorm and tornado watches didn't exist, then people would be less likely to know about potential weather hazards. As a result, more people would likely be hurt or killed by severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
What is likely to happen to people who drink stream water with micro-organisms in it?
The person who has drank the water will face severe diarrhoea, dehydration, cramps, nausea, Gastrointestinal Problems, which can lead to death in extreme circumstances
What is most likely to result from lack of oxygen?
A blackout or, if a severe lack of oxygen, death.
Is a Severe thunder storm watch good?
No. A severe thunderstorm watch means that severe thunderstorms are likely to occur within a region. This means there is a chance for damaging wind gusts, hail, and perhaps even tornadoes are possible. Severe thunderstorms can also cause floods.
How long after a tetanus shot will severe arm muscle pain last?
I recently had a tetanus shot and the nurse told me that my arm would be sore for up to three days.
Which disease causing severe muscular spasm may be caught if injured by a rusty nail or dirty object?
Tetanus.
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.
Which disease causing severe muscular spasms may be caught from a rusty nail?
tetanus (also called Lockjaw)Always seek medical aid when you have cut yourself on a rusty object, a tetanus booster is a simple preventative injection.
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 happened January 30 2002?
A severe ice storm happened in Oklahoma.
Which disease causing severe muscular spasms may be caught if injured by a rusty tail or dirty object?
Tetanus - although it is bacteria on the nail not the rust which causes it.
What does tetanus vaccine prevents?
Tetanus is an infection that usually enters the body through wounds or punctures. It causes severe spasms of the jaw (lock jaw) and other parts of the body. It can cause stiffness in muscles and difficulty swallowing. Other symptoms include elevated temperature and blood pressure, and sparodically elevated heart rate. In some cases tetanus can result in death.
Why do tetanus patients die from respiratory failure?
Severe tetanus-induced (tetanic) muscle spasms caninterfere with or stop your breathing. Respiratory failureis the most common cause of death. Lack of oxygen may also induce cardiac arrest and death. Pneumonia is another cause of death
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a female genital mutilation?
The immediate risks after the procedure are hemorrhage (excessive bleeding), severe pain, and infection (including abscesses, tetanus, and gangrene ). The most severe consequence is death due to excessive blood loss.
Is a severe thunderstorm likely to hit Florida?
Yes
What organs does tetanus affect?
tetanus also called ''lockjaw'' is a nasty disease it is caused from a bacteria called Clostridium tetani -funny name -its hard to pronounce too- (cul-stur-id-um tet-an-ni). It effects every part of the body and has most effect on the jaw hence the nick name ''lockjaw''. People AND horses can get tetanus. Tetanus CAN be prevented. Tetanus shots are available to the public,for around $40 in the US and about $5-$10 in Canada. outside North America i am not 100% sure. But in Canada tetanus shots are FREE to people with a mental injury or people 5 months or younger. but remember the bacteria that tetanus is caused from is Clostridium tetani !!!!!!!!!!!!! ★
