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Tetanus is caused by the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which blocks the release of neurotransmitters that inhibit muscle contraction. This leads to sustained and painful muscle spasms, particularly in the jaw and neck, a condition known as "lockjaw." The spasms can result in severe muscle contractions throughout the body, potentially causing fractures, respiratory issues, and, if untreated, can be life-threatening due to respiratory failure. Tetanus can also lead to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, further complicating the patient's condition.
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Does drinking rusty water cause tetanus?
It Might Cause tetanus at a certain point
Can slightly rusty screws cause tetanus?
Most likely yes, rusty screws probably can cause tetanus
Do tetanus cause swelling in the arm?
A tetanus vaccine injection can cause swelling of the arm. If it doesn't get better in a day, talk to the doctor.
Why tetanus is very common in horses?
Horses are one of the most susceptible species to the bacterial toxins that cause Tetanus. They also are accident prone and shed the bacteria that cause Tetanus in their feces, which means that the opportunities to contract Tetanus are more frequent with horses.
What bacteria produce toxin that can cause tetanus?
The bacterium which produces the toxin that causes tetanus is Clostridium tetani.
What microbes cause measles and tetanus?
Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani. Measles is caused by a virus.
What kingdom of bacteria cause the infection tetanus?
fungi
What can cause tetanus?
Depression and lack of social activity
What does hypocalcaemia do to the body?
Hypocalcaemia cause the excitability of the muscle and nerve. So,it can cause tetanus?
Can you get a Tetanus if the nail is clean?
Any puncture wound by ferrous metal or any material that has Clostridium tetani bacterial can cause Tetanus.
Tetanus of a muscle is thought to be caused by?
Tetanospasmin is thought to cause the symptoms of tetanus, it is a exotoxin produced by the Clostridium tetani bacterium.
How can tetanus cause a disease?
Tetanus is a virus and causes what is called lockjaw. Tetanus refers to titanic contracture of muscle, usually in the neck and head. These are most pronounced and noticeable as clenching the jaw, and so it got its name.
