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Tetanus is a disease caused by the neurotoxin tetanospasmin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. It is characterized by painful muscle spasms and is most commonly caused by contamination of a wound. While it remains an issue in developing countries, cases in the US are rare and occur mainly in unvaccinated individuals. Treatment involves wound cleaning, antibiotics, antitoxin immunoglobulin, and supportive care. Prevention relies on routine vaccination with tetanus toxoid vaccines such as Td or Tda
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- Vinotheran Michael
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