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How do you get rid of lockjaw?
Lockjaw, or trismus, is commonly caused by tetanus or jaw muscle spasm. Treatment usually involves addressing the underlying cause, such as receiving a tetanus vaccination or muscle relaxants. Seeking medical attention is important to properly diagnose and treat lockjaw.
Which disease is commonly called lockjaw?
Tetanus is commonly referred to as lockjaw due to the characteristic symptom of severe muscle stiffness in the jaw muscles that causes difficulty opening the mouth. Tetanus is caused by a bacterial toxin and can be prevented with vaccination.
What is a lockjaw germ?
Well, honey, "lockjaw germ" isn't a thing. Lockjaw, also known as tetanus, is caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani found in soil, dust, and animal feces. So, next time, make sure to wash those hands and get your facts straight before spreading misinformation, sweetie.
What is the disease called which involves a rusty nail?
Tetanus can result from stepping on a rusty nail. It is a bacterial infection--not a disease-- that attacks the nervous system. It causes painful muscle contractions and can kill if untreated.It is said that stepping on a rusty nail will cause tetanus or lockjaw. But it isn't the rust that causes the disease, it is the bacteria that is found on the nail (or splinter or even an insect bite).Anything that has a tiny bit of dirt on it can carry the obligate anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani. This microbe doesn't like oxygen and a deep poke with a nail will produce an environment that it will thrive in. It produces a neurotoxin that causes muscles to contact all together with enough to break bones.
How is lockjaw spread?
Lockjaw, also known as tetanus, is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani. It is not spread from person to person. The bacteria enter the body through wounds or cuts that have been contaminated with soil, dust, or animal feces where the bacteria are found. It can also enter the body during injectable drug use.
Is tetanus and lockjaw caused by bacteria?
Clostridium tetani is the bacterium that causes tetanus and lockjaw.
What is the common name for tetanus?
lockjaw is the same thing***********************
Do ferrets have a lockjaw?
No ferrets do not have lockjaw. Lockjaw refers to tetanus, an infectious disease of the central nervous system
What is another word for lockjaw?
Another word for lockjaw is tetanus
When was Lockjaw - comics - created?
Lockjaw - comics - was created in 1965.
Could rabies shots taken by humans cause lockjaw?
No. It does not cause lockjaw.
Why is tetanus called lockjaw?
Lockjaw is another name for tetanus. They refer to the same disease.
What is tetanophobia?
Lockjaw
What phobia is the fear of tetanus or lockjaw?
== == Tetanophobia is the name of the phobia related to the fear of tetanus or lockjaw
What is Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis's birthday?
Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis was born on March 2, 1922.
When was Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis born?
Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis was born on March 2, 1922.
Does lockjaw have a gestation period?
The bacteria Clostridium tetani (lockjaw) has a gestation period of 10 days.
