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Tetanus By. Angus Thomson. Cause The bacterium Clostridium tetani Often fond in rusty places because rust is a prime habitat for a C. tetani endospore.

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1 Tetanus By. Angus Thomson

2 Cause The bacterium Clostridium tetani Often fond in rusty places because rust is a prime habitat for a C. tetani endospore to reside on The bacterium can be found in two forms, as a spore (dormant) or as a vegetative cell (active) that can multiply. a contamination with the tetanus spore is the most common type of contamination, however the disease can only occur when the bacterium germinate and become active

3 symptoms Mild spasms in the jaw Trouble swallowing muscle cramps Severe cases show spasms of vocal chords and the respiratory muscles

4 treatment Antibiotics (ex. penicillin G) Cleanse the wound pain medication (if needed) Ventilator to help with breathing if spasms occur in vocal cords or respiratory muscles

5 pictures (bottom) picture of C. tetani spore form (top) an infant suffering from neonatal tetanus.

6 prevention Prevented by active immunization Taking the TDP shot at two months old Receiving the booster shot every 10 years after that

7 references www.emedicinehealth.com www.wikipedia.com www.worldbookonline.com


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