Tetanus


 
 
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Tetanus

Tetanus : - Tetanus is a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani. These bacteria live where there is very little air-deep in the soil, or deep in the body. They can enter your body through puncture wounds, the sort you would get from standing on barbed wire or a rusty nail. As the bacteria multiply within your body, they produce a poison that causes the muscles to spasm, or to become stiff and to tighten suddenly. The spasms begin in the jaw, causing the jaw to lock shut. This symptom gives the disease its common name, lockjaw. A symptom is an indicator of a particular disease. Immunity weakens over time, so booster vaccines are used to trigger a strong immune response that results in long-lasting immunity. The vaccination against tetanus can give you immunity for up to ten years. After that you need a booster.

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Which of the following given options is a bacterial disease ?

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Which of the following is not a symptom of tetanus ?

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

After how many years does a person need tetanus booster  ?

Right Option : C
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