DEFINITION ETILOGIC AGENT INCUBATION PERIOD MODE OF TRANSMISSION SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Tetanus is a serious disease caused by Clostridium Between 3 and 21 Direct transfer of C. tetani -Jaw cramping
a bacterial toxin that affects your tetani - obligate days. Symptoms spores from soil and excreta
-Sudden, involuntary muscle tightening (muscle
nervous system, leading to painful anaerobic bacteria typically appear of animals and humans to
spasms) – often in the stomach
whose spores
muscle contractions, particularly of within 14 days  of wounds and cuts. -Painful muscle stiffness all over the body
produce two
your jaw and neck muscles.  distinct toxins— initial infection. -Trouble swallowing
tetanolysin, which NOT TRANSMITTED FROM -Jerking or staring (seizures)
Tetanus is commonly known as causes local tissue PERSON TO PERSON. -Headache
"lockjaw." destruction, and -Fever and sweating
tetanospasmin,
-Changes in blood pressure and fast heart rate
Spores of the bacteria can be found in which causes
clinical tetanus
dust, dirt, and animal droppings.
Spores are small reproductive bodies
produced by certain organisms.
They’re often resistant to harsh
environmental conditions, such as high
heat