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What was St Kilda eight day illness?
neonatal tetanus
What are four types of tetanus?
The four types of tetanus are generalized, localized, cephalic, and neonatal tetanus. Generalized tetanus is the most common form, characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms throughout the body. Localized tetanus affects a specific muscle group, while cephalic tetanus primarily involves cranial nerves, often resulting in facial muscle spasms. Neonatal tetanus affects newborns and is typically caused by infections from unsterile practices during childbirth.
What is name of the bacteria that causes tetanus?
Tetanus is caused by clostridium tetani.
What causes neonatal pneumonia?
E. coli
Is tetanus and lockjaw caused by bacteria?
Clostridium tetani is the bacterium that causes tetanus and lockjaw.
The bacterium that causes tetanus is?
Clostridium Tetani
What bacteria produce toxin that can cause tetanus?
The bacterium which produces the toxin that causes tetanus is Clostridium tetani.
Which causes strep throat anthrax and tetanus?
Bacteria causes anthrax.
What pathogen causes tetanitus and pheunomia?
clostridium
Causes diseases like tetanus and pneumonia?
Bacteria.
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 non- neonatal tetanus?
Non-neonatal tetanus, also known as adult or generalized tetanus, is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, which leads to painful muscle contractions and spasms, primarily affecting the jaw and neck. It usually occurs in individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccinations are outdated, and it can arise from wounds or injuries contaminated with the bacteria. Symptoms can include stiffness, difficulty swallowing, and severe muscle spasms, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Vaccination and proper wound care are essential for prevention.
