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Why doesn't penicillin cure the disease tetanus?
While the species itself is sensitive to penicillin, suffering significant reduction in population, the tetanus toxoid produced during bacterial metabolism is the causative agent of tetanus. Definitive treatment requires the administration of tetanus immune globulin to isolate and prevent the toxin from working within the body.
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
Who found a cure for rabies?
there is no cure
How does tetanus attack?
by going through cuts it is found in dirt
Has a cure been found for diabetes?
No a cure hasn't been found yet
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
Who discovered the cure for aids?
A cure has not yet been found.
What was used in Louisiana in the 1800's to cure tetanus?
humm i do believe it was some type of wooden wedge screwed in between the 2 front teeth...
