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Tetanus

Tetanus, also called lockjaw, caused by contamination of cuts and puncture wounds. Questions concerning symptoms, causes, treatments, vaccines and prevention can be found here.

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What do you look for if you stepped on a nail and don't have a tetanus shot?

Waiting until you develop symptoms that are visible to the untrained eye is a good way to wind up dead. Go see a doctor, now.

However, if you still want to wait, what you should look for is involuntary muscle spasms. When they prevent the afflicted individual from breathing, then you can feel fairly confident that the recently deceased did in fact have tetanus.

How tetanus can be prevented?

active prophylaxis

by taking 3 injection of tetanus toxiod

0-1-6 month interval

and

passive by taking antitetanus immunoglobulin

Can slightly rusty screws cause tetanus?

Most likely yes, rusty screws probably can cause tetanus

What would cause pain in my upper left arm Feels like I got punched or had a tetanus shot It's been about 4 weeks?

I have the same exact pain in my left arm. I had an MRI and it shows a slight tear in the Rotator Cuff, but after 2 cortisone injections I'm still in pain. I don't have the answer, but I am going back to the Orthopedics later in the month. I will see what they say during that appointment. My pain seems worse at night, but never goes away. Good Luck..will keep you posted.

Can you get tetanus from gangrene?

You get tetanus usually from rusted metals. Overall, gangrene let bacteria and viruses get in easier, so yes.

What injuries can come from incorrect wrist shots?

== == You might get a SLIGHT wrist pain, from not using the muscles in your arm and wrist properly when you shoot, but you certainly won't break any bones doing it. A wrist shot is NOT a full wind up slap shot, with a big back swing. A wrist shot SHOULD be a shot that has NO back swing, and is a quick release shot, from a relaxed posture. A good wrist shot is MORE effective than a big over blown slapper. The wrist shot should be controlled and with practice, a good player can hit a two inch target from 30 feet time after time. Practice is key to any skill, and the wrist shot is no different. Th skill is in NOT looking at the stick or the puck while shooting. A player has to learn to "Feel" the puck on the stick and get the shot away fast, and accurately, too. The puck should come off the blade tip spinning hard and fast. The top hand on the stick is the controlling hand the bottom hand is the power hand in a wrist shot.. The entire upper body is used to get the power into the puck as it is released, with a SNAP and a whipping motion of the blade towards the target. To many players shoot AT thegoalie, instead of at the OPENINGS on either side of the goalie. Remember that when he moves his legs he opens up a hole, either between his legs or on either side of his body. With a practice net in front of you, put up small targets in each corner of the net, and shoot at them to sharpen your skills. Don't all ways stand in the same place to shoot either. Practice shooting from the side of the net too.

Most common injury from tetanus?

Most common injury for tetanus is that you get a pain in your jaw or also called lockjaw.

What is the latin name for tetanus?

I think tetanus is latin as another common name is lock jaw

Where can you get a low cost tetanus shot in San Marcos Tx?

The health department should give free or low cost tetnus, or try the county hospital

Why there are no blood tests for tetanus?

Could be because kids get vaccinated for it today and it's still rare. When someone steps on a nail or something we are usually real quick with getting a shot. The level of antibodies can be measured with a blood test and sometimes they do that to see how much protection is still there. When ppl do get tetanus they don't get it diagnosed until they come in with symptoms and by then the doctor already knows.

What are short and long term effects of Tetanus?

the short term side effects are trouble breathing, stiffness throughout body, and a locked jaw. their are no long term side effects for tetanus.

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What type of pathogen is tetanus?

Tetanus is caused by a bacterium, Clostridium tetani, so the pathogen type is bacterial.

Where does tetanus live?

In dust soil and manure mainly places with low oxygen

Why does method B not give long lasting protection against tetanus?

Since you didn't tell us what "Method B" was, we can't really answer the question, can we?

How can you treat a rusty nail injury?

1.) Get a Tetnus shot

2.) If you stepped on it, get your leg amputated