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Alternate Name(s): Lockjaw ...... Tetanus is a disease caused by the toxin of the bacterium Clostridium tetani that affects the central nervous system , sometimes resulting in death.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000615.htm#Def...
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Services and providers for Tetanus in the U.S. ... The primary NIH organization for research on Tetanus is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ... Tetanus is a serious illness caused by tetanus bacteria. The bacteria live in soil, saliva, dust and manure. The bacteria usually enter the body through a...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tetanus.html
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Tetanus (also called lockjaw) is a preventable disease that affects the muscles and nerves, usually due to a contaminated wound. ... Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a serious but preventable disease that affects the body's muscles and nerves. It typically arises from a skin wound that becomes contaminated by a...
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Tetanus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tetanus , also called lockjaw , is a medical condition characterized by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers. The primary symptoms are caused by tetanospasmin, a neurotoxin produced by...
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Tetanus (Lockjaw) vaccine info for parents, public, and healthcare professionals ... Tetanus (lockjaw) is a serious disease that causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow. Tetanus leads to death in about 1 in 10 cases.
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www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/tetanus/default.htm
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Infectious Disease Information ... Tetanus (Lockjaw, Clostridium tetani Infection) ... Tetanus (Lockjaw) Disease; Site, including symptoms, treatment, prevention, and vaccination information.
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www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_tetanus.htm
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Tetanus (lockjaw) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. Read about symptoms, vaccine complications, treatment and prevention information. ... Tetanus Overview...
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www.emedicinehealth.com/tetanus/article_em.htm
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