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Tetanus is called by a bacteria named Clostridium tetani. This has been called at times "lockjaw". You should always be vaccinated for this.
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How many cells are in tetanus?
Tetanus is a one-celled organism.
What environment requirement does gangrene share with the tetanus organism?
Nothing
Is tetanus caused by a pathogen?
A pathogen is a 'disease causing organism' so all infections are caused by pathogens. Tetanus is caused by the Clostridium tetani bacterium
What do you need to do when you step on a rusty nail?
You need to wash the affected area immediately with soap and water, then you need to make certain that your tetanus shot is current. If not you should cover the wound with a clean dry piece of gauze and seek medical attention for a tetanus booster shot to protect you.
What is the drug of choice if patient is anti tetanus serum positive?
Tetanus is caused by a toxin released by a bacterial organism. The serum contains antibodies to the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. The antibodies inactivate the toxin in the blood stream and prevent an individual from experiencing tetanus.
What the difference between tetanus and tig?
Tetanus is a disease that affects the muscles and the respiratory system. The difference between tetanus and TIG or tetanus immunoglobulin is that the latter is a form of preventative vaccine for tetanus.
What type of organism causes tetauns?
Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani. This bacterium can enter the body through wounds or cuts and produce a toxin that affects the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as muscle stiffness and spasms. Vaccination is an effective way to prevent tetanus infection.
Are there any dangerous ingredients in a tetanus shot?
Yes. there is one dangerous in a tetanus shot and that is tetanus.
What is the drug classification of tetanus toxoid?
The drug classification of tetanus toxoid is a vaccine. Tetanus toxoid works by helping the body to build up immunity to tetanus.
Is tetanus caused by a fungus?
No , tetanus is not caused by fungus . Tetanus is bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetanae.
Is tetanus a deficiency disease?
No, tetanus is an infectious disease.
How can you use tetanus in a sentence?
Everybody has tetanus which is a muscle
