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What is the origin of tetanus?
Also called as lockjaw.Infection generally occurs through wound contamination and often involves a cut or deep puncture wound.It is often associated with rusty nails
When do I need a tetanus shot?
As I understand, there is no last required tetanus shot. The vaccinations for tetanus are administered every ten years after the age of 6 years old. Before the age of six years old, a tetanus and diptheria vaccination is given when one is an infant, I believe. Exception is when one experiences in particular a deep would. If this occurs, a tetanus vaccination is given as what is called post-exposure prophylaxis. What that means is that the vaccination for tetanus is given due to the possibility that, due to the wound, one may have been exposed to the bacteria that causes the disease of tetanus. After the tetanus vaccination is given, it may take up to two weeks for the formulation of antibodies to prevent acquiring the disease of tetanus.
How does tetanus spread and attack?
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).
What condition is associated with koilonychia or spooning of the nails?
anaemia
Where can you get tetanus bacteria?
Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. It is a type of anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that thrives in environments without much oxygen) that can often be found in rust. Examples are rusty nails, barbed wire, etc.. Often, if you are cut by a rusty nail or other sharp object, it is possible for tetanus bacteria (if they exist on the object) to get into your bloodstream, infecting, and releasing the neurotoxin that causes tetanus. Getting a tetanus booster is often the best way to treat this.
What is onychomadesis?
Complete shedding of the nails, usually associated with systemic disease.
What does integumentary system include?
Hair, skin, nails and associated glands
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 can nails be damaged by trauma?
The nails can be damaged by nail biting, using the fingernails as tools, and incorrect use of nail files and manicure scissors as well as by accidents and sports injuries.
How tetanus is transmitted?
Tetanus is caused by the bacteria called Clostridium tetani. Clostridium tetani is often found in soil, dust and animal waste. Tetanus is contracted through a cut or wound that becomes contaminated with Clostridium tetani bacteria. The bacteria can get in through even a tiny pinprick or scratch, but deep puncture wounds or cuts like those made by nails or knives are especially susceptible to infection with tetanus. Tetanus is not transmitted from person to person.
What diseases can happen when someones nails goes into your skin?
The most likely is a staphylococcus infection, but the area under the fingernails may harbor all sorts of other pathogens, such as tetanus.
Why are construction nails called penny nails?
Construction nails are called "penny nails" because the term originates from the historical practice of pricing nails by the penny. The "penny" referred to the cost of a hundred nails in the past, with larger nails being denoted by a higher number. For example, a "2d" nail (two-penny) would have cost two pennies for a hundred nails. This system of naming has since continued, causing the term "penny" to be associated with the size of the nails.
