Tetanus
Definition
Tetanus (pronounced TET-n-uhss) is an infection of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). The disease is rare, but often fatal. It is caused when the bacterium Clos...
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Tetanus
Tetanus is a potentially fatal disease which causes severe contraction of the muscles. Historically called "lockjaw," it usually begins with muscle spasms in the jaw making it difficult to ope...
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Tetanus and Tetanus Immunization
Tetanus is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system in humans. The disease is caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. This organism, which is a common in...
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Tetanus
Tetanus is a potentially fatal disease which causes severe contraction of the muscles. Historically called "lockjaw," it usually begins with muscle spasms in the jaw making it difficult to ope...
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Tetanus
A serious disease characterized by painful spasms of all muscles.
Tetanus is caused by bacteria that are present everywhere in the environment and enter the body through a cut or open wound. I...
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Tetanus
Tetanus
Tetanus and Tetanus Immunization
Tetanus
Tetanus