What is tetanus commonly called in everyday English?
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Lockjaw
The name describes the rigid muscle cramps.
💡 Did you know? It follows wounds.
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Which bacterium causes tetanus?
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Clostridium tetani
It forms a powerful nerve poison.
💡 Did you know? Its spores survive for years in the soil.
How does the tetanus pathogen enter the body?
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Through wounds
The spores are in soil and dust.
💡 Did you know? Even a small prick can be enough.
Which typical symptom makes it impossible to open the mouth?
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Lockjaw
The mouth can no longer be opened.
💡 Did you know? The face looks rigid and grinning.
Is tetanus transmitted from person to person?
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No
You can only be infected via the environment.
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