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Tetanus is a potentially deadly nervous system disease due to the bacteria Clostridium tetani (C. tetani.
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Tetanus is a rare but often fatal disease that affects the central nervous system by causing painful muscular contractions. It begins when tetanus bacteria enter the body, usually through a wound or cut exposed to contaminated soil.
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Tetanus, an acute infectious noncontagious disease caused by Clostridium tetani , is characterized by a prolonged illness associated with severe complications, including death. In industrialized countries, tetanus primarily affects elderly adults, while in developing countries, neonatal tetanus predominates and is a substantial major contributor to infant mortality.
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A serious disease characterized by painful spasms of all muscles. Tetanus is caused by bacteria that are present everywhere in the environment and enter the body through a cut or open wound.
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Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is a serious disease of the nervous system that can cause uncontrolled muscle spasms and death. It is caused by toxins (poisons) produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani.
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Tetanus is a rare but often fatal disease that affects the central nervous system by causing painful and often violent muscular contractions. The earliest descriptions of the disease can be found in the medical papyri of ancient Egypt.
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