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Who can get tetanus?
Tetanus is most commonly found in dirt. If it has access to the blood stream via open skin, you will get infected. Anyone can get it, that is why we have the tetanus vaccine.
Were you can found out tetanus?
Tetanus is caused by a common bacteria found in the soil. It can be contracted by the bacteria entering the body from a wound. Such as stepping on a rusty nail.
What country is tetanus found in?
Tetanus was discovered by Arthur Nicolair in 1884.
Where is tetanus most commonly found?
Tetanus is a disease caused by a toxin. He was lying
How does the tetanus attack and spread?
Tetanus attacks in open wounds, such as a fresh cut. When soil, saliva, or even feces gets into contact with it, Clostridium tetani attacks the body. Also, Tetanus can occur when rusty nails puncture the skin. Tetanus occurs in the Central Nervous System(brain and spinal cord).
How does tetanus attack?
by going through cuts it is found in dirt
What shot do you get when you step on a nail?
Normally tetanus, but it will all depend on the situation.
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 a bacteria found in improperly canned foods that can cause illness or death?
tetanus
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.
Can you get tetanus from swimming in a pool with rust spots if you have a cut or open wound?
Tetanus isn't even found in rust, it's an archaebacteria that lives in soil. Tetanus can't survive in water. The only way you can get tetanus is to expose an open wound to contaminated soil. The only reason people associate rust with tetanus is that if you cut yourself with something rusty and get dirt on it you run the risk of catching tetanus. So, in conclusion, it is perfectly safe for you to go swimming.
Where are protons normally found?
Protons are normally found in the nuclei of atoms.
