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Is tetanus a deficiency disease?
No, tetanus is an infectious disease.
What diseases is tetanus preventing?
Tetanus does not prevent a disease; it is a disease.
Is tetanus genetic?
No, tetanus is not a genetic disease. It's a bacterial disease. You usually get tetanus from cutting yourself on rusty metal, as it is a prime home for the Clostridium tetani bacteria.
What disease is associated with lockjaw?
Tetanus
Are there significant historical events associated with tetanus disease?
yes tetanus can be prevented
What type of immunity does a tetanus shot give?
Tetanus toxoid is a vaccine that prevents a person from contracting lockjaw. Lockjaw is a potentially deadly disease because its poison attacks the nervous system.
Why is tetanus called lockjaw?
Lockjaw is another name for tetanus. They refer to the same disease.
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 is the tetanus shot symbol on medical chart?
Symbol for tetanus : T.Immunisation against Infectious Disease
Is tetanus acute or chronic?
Tetanus is an acute disease that is why it is wise to be inoculated every 2 years.
Is tetanus a Gram positive bacteria?
Yes, with a minor correction. Tetanus is a disease, not a type of bacteria; so technically you can't say that tetanus is Gram positive, since the term "Gram positive" can only be applied to bacteria.So to be correct, you'd say that the species of bacteria that causes tetanus, Clostridium tetani, is Gram positive.
Is tetanus a technical name for a muscle cramp?
No tetanus is an acute often fatal disease caused by a neurotoxin
