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Tetanus ( Infectious Disease ):

Introduction:
• Tetanus is a serious disease caused by bacteria found in dust and soil, and manure1
• Tetanus enters the body through many types of wounds, from skirmishes wound1 deep
• Bacteria live in all parts of world1
• Tetanus is commonly called "lockjaw" because it can cause stiffness in the jaw muscles1
What are the symptoms?.

- Headache
- Hardening of the jaw (lockjaw)
- Severe muscle spasms
- Sweating
- Fever
- Hardening of the abdominal muscles
- Difficulty in swallowing

• Lockjaw is one of the most dangerous symptoms because it can lead to death by suffocation1
• Symptoms usually begin about 8 days after injury, but may vary at the beginning of the period from 3 to 3 days weeks1
How is tetanus treated?.

• Treatment for tetanus may include medications, surgery, and the bed rest2
• Even if a person recovers from tetanus, vaccination against tetanus, there is a need to ensure that he or she does not get it again.