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Symptoms
Spasms and tightening of the jaw muscle ("lockjaw; Tetanic seizures (painful, powerful muscle contractions; Irritabil...
Causes
Spores of the bacteria C. tetani live in the soil and are found around the world. In the spore form, C. tetani may re...
Tests
Your doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. No specific lab test is availa...
Treatments
Treatment may include: Medicine to reverse the poison (tetanus immune globulin; Antibiotics including penicillin, cli...
Complications
Airway obstruction; Respiratory arrest; Heart failure; Pneumonia; Fractures; Brain damage due to lack of oxygen durin...
Prevention
Tetanus is completely preventable by active tetanus immunization. Immunization is thought to provide protection for 1...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have an open wound, particularly if: You are injured outdoors; The wound has be...
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