[purplegum2]

Tetanus
Is Teanus considered dangerous?:confused:

[Eileen1218]

Definition of Tetanus
Tetanus (commonly called lockjaw) is a disease manifested by uncontrolled muscle spasms. Tetanus is caused by the toxin (poison) produced by the bacteria, Clostridium tetani.


Description of Tetanus
This disease is frequently fatal, especially to the very old or very young. Tetanus is preventable by immunization or through administration of tetanus immune globulin.

It occurs predominantly in developing countries among newborn infants, children, and young adults. It is still encountered in the U.S. especially in unimmunized or inadequately immunized adults over 50 years of age.


The most frequent form of tetanus is a generalized type in which large quantities of poison from a wound are released into the blood stream, producing a quick and severe onset of the disease.


Tetanus disease has a stimulating effect on certain muscle groups. Most of the time the muscles of the jaw, face, and neck are affected first, followed by an effect on progressively more distant muscles such as the arms and legs.

YES, IT'S SERIOUS
:eek: