Learning objectives:

 Define Clostridium tetani

 Identify the characteristics of C. tetani
 To describe the mode of transmission and mechanism of action for Clostridium tetani
 Discuss the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of C. tetani
 Identify the steps in treating Clostridium tetani

Learning outline:

 At the end of the discussion the learner should be able to define C. tetani, identify its
characteristics, describe its mode of transmission and mechanism of action, discuss its signs,
symptoms and diagnosis, and identify the steps in treating C. tetani.

characteristics of C. tetani
mode of transmission
mechanism of action for Clostridium tetani
signs, symptoms and diagnosis of C. tetani
steps in treating Clostridium tetani