Tetanus or lockjaw develops from the toxin generated by the anaerobic bacteria Clostridium tetani. It is important to note that this toxin causes the muscles to turn rigid and contract involuntarily. Even though rare in developed countries, tetanus is capable of causing deaths up to thousands yearly mainly in developing countries. Clostridium tetani is present […]
Clostridium tetani is responsible for causing tetanus which is commonly called as lockjaw. Take note that the bacteria usually move into the body via a cut or wound on the skin. Clostridium tetani produces a protein called tetanus toxin or tetanospasmin which assaults the nerve cells, resulting to the manifestation of spasms. It is important
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