tetanus

Tetanus is a deadly infection involving the nervous system that is brought about by the Clostridium tetani bacteria. The condition can occur if these bacterial spores enter the body via an open wound that was exposed to contaminated soil. The bacteria release a poison called tetanospasmin into the body that blocks the nerve signals from […]

Tetanus is a bacterial infection that is considered serious since it primarily affects the nervous system and causes the muscles all over the body to tighten. The condition is commonly known as lockjaw since the infection mainly causes muscle contractions in the jaw and neck area, but can also spread to other body parts. If