Is Tetanus Fatal? What are symptoms of Tetanus?
What is Tetanus Tetanus is an acute, often fatal, disease caused by an exotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Tetani usually enters the body through a wound. In the presence of anaerobic (low oxygen) conditions, the spores germinate. Toxins are produced and disseminated via blood and lymphatics. Toxins act at several sites within the… Read More Is Tetanus Fatal? What are symptoms of Tetanus?