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Definitions of tetanus in various dictionaries:
noun - an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds
noun - a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses
An acute, often fatal disease characterized by spasmodic contraction of voluntary muscles, especially those of the neck and jaw, and caused by the toxin of the bacillus Clostridium tetani, which typically infects the body through a deep wound.
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| He was difficult to understand because his jaw muscles were always locking up |
| Step on a rusty nail & you better hope you've had your booster shot for this |
| Nicolaier produced this disease in animals by injecting then with soil, & maybe watching their little jaws lock |
| A booster shot for this is recommended every 10 years for adults, especially if they do yardwork |
| If you have a deep cut or dirty wound, get a booster shot for this if you haven't had one in the last 5 yrs. |
| A puncture wound should make you consider a booster shot against this disease also called lockjaw |
| Careful! Cuts you get on the playground could lead to this infectious disease aka lockjaw |
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| Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is an infection characterized by muscle spasms. In the most common type, the spasms begin in the jaw and then progress to the rest of the body. These spasms usually last a few minutes each time and occur frequently for three to four weeks. Spasms may be so severe that bone fractures may occur. Other symptoms may include fever, sweating, headache, trouble swallowing, high blood pressure, and a fast heart rate. Onset of symptoms is typically three to twenty-one days following infection. It may take months to recover. About 10% of those infected die.Tetanus is caused by an infection with the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. The bacteria generally enter through a break in the skin such as a cut or puncture wound by a contaminated object. They produce toxins that interfere with muscle contractions, resulting in the typical signs. Diagnosis is based on the presenting signs and symptoms. The disease does n |