Tetanus
Tetanus, commonly called lockjaw, is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system. It is contracted through a wound that becomes contaminated with tetanus bacteria.
TETANUS (from Gr. [[Telvw, I]] stretch, on account of the tension of the fibres of the affected muscles), or Lockjaw, a disease caused by the bacilli Tetani (see Parasitic Diseases).
Tetanus
Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease that causes muscle spasms and breathing problems. The tetanus bacillus is called Clostridium tetani. The bacteria produce toxins that affect the nervous system.
TETANUS VACCINE
Tetanus vaccine protects against tetanus, also known as lockjaw.
It is recommended that adults receive a booster vaccine every ten years.
Tetanus Immunisation
All children and adults should be immunised against tetanus. See your practice nurse if you think that you are not fully immunised.
What is tetanus?
Tetanus Disease Statistics
Minnesota has reported only seven cases of tetanus in the past 10 years, 1998 to 2007. Continued success depends upon maintaining high immunization rates.
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TETANUS or lock-jaw, as it attacks new-born children, is a disease of which in England we know little by actual experience.
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How is tetanus transmitted?
Tetanus is not a contagious illness. It occurs in individuals who have had a skin or deep tissue wound or puncture. It is also seen in the umbilical stump of infants in underdeveloped countries.
What is Tetanus?
Tetanus is a disease caused by the toxin of the bacterium Clostridium tetani that affects the central nervous system, sometimes resulting in death.
Tetanus bacilli form durable spores that occur in soil and animal feces and remain viable for years.
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(tt´ns, -ns) or lockjaw, acute infectious disease of the central nervous system caused by the toxins of Clostridium tetani.
Tetanus is a potentially deadly nervous system disease due to the bacteria Clostridium tetani (C. tetani).
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Tetanus is infection of the nervous system with the potentially deadly bacteria Clostridium tetani (C. tetani).
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What is tetanus?
Tetanus is a life-threatening bacterial infection. The bacteria usually get into the body through a cut or wound in the skin. The bacteria make a powerful poison that causes muscles to contract uncontrollably in spasms.
Tetanus is preventable through vaccination. In developed countries, children get their first tetanus vaccination a few weeks after birth. They then receive several booster vaccinations in childhood.
Tetanus. Tetanus is a disease that causes severe muscular contractions and convulsions. It is caused by a powerful toxin secreted by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. The bacterium is anaerobic, which means it lives without oxygen.
Tetanus is the result of an infection that affects the muscles and nerves, usually
due to a contaminated wound. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that leads to stiffness of your jaw and other muscles.
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Definition of medical terminology for Vaccine, Diphtheria-Tetanus.
A combined vaccine used to prevent infection with diphtheria and tetanus toxoid.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis
For adults ages 19 to 64, the CDC recommends a one-time booster of tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis.
Tetanus
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a serious but preventable disease that affects the body's muscles and nerves.
Tetanus
An acute, life-threatening illness caused by a toxin (tetanospasmin) produced in infected wounds by the bacillus Clostridium tetani.
Tetanus/ diphtheria/ polio
If you're travelling to a country with tetanus, diphtheria or polio, you will need a booster of the tetanus/diphtheria/inactivated polio vaccine (Td/IPV) if you haven't had one for 10 or more years, ...
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Tetanus Shot
This will protect you from a tetanus infection.
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Determine whether you need a tetanus shot.
You may have a localized reaction to a tetanus shot. Symptoms include warmth, swelling, and redness at the injection site. A fever of up to 100 F (37.8 C) may occur.
Tetanus/diphtheria (Td)
Tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis (Tdap)
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Tetanus
Tetanus (lockjaw) is a disease affecting the nervous system caused by a bacteria found mainly in soil.
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Tetanus is an illness characterized by an acute onset of hypertonia, painful muscular contractions (usually of the muscles of the jaw and neck), and generalized muscle spasms without other apparent medical causes ...
Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis: Pertussis (whooping cough) has been added to the tetanus-diphtheria vaccine. The Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends this triple vaccine for infants, children, and adults.
Tetanus
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Tetanus is a serious, potentially fatal disease of the central nervous system caused when a wound becomes infected by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. The disease is characterized by muscle rigidity and numerous muscle spasms.
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that affects the nervous system. Tetanus bacteria from soil, dust, or manure enter the body through a break in the skin. The infection may result in severe muscle spasms.
Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is caused by a bacterium that is common in the soil.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis - Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine is routinely given during childhood. A booster vaccine is recommended every 10 years during adulthood.
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tetanus (lock jaw) - a disease marked by painful contractions of the muscles
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Tetanus is an infectious disease. You can have a tetanus vaccine if you are having chemotherapy.
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Tetanus prophylaxis is essential in wounds. Tetanus used to be a common cause of death, but is seldom seen now because of antibiotic treatment and vaccinations.
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Tetanus Toxoid (Intramuscular Route, Injection Route)
Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed — Tetanus Toxoid (Intramuscular Route, Injection Route)
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Tetanus toxoid prevents lockjaw, an illness which causes painful muscle spasms and can be fatal. Everyone needs a tetanus shot at least once every 10 years.
TETANUS (Lockjaw)
SYMPTOMS"Symptoms generally appear within 5-10 days. Possible discomfort at the site of the wound. Stiffness on opening and closing the mouth, and the person becomes restless and apprehensive.
Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td) adsorbed when administered to individuals 7 years or older, for intramuscular use (diphtheria, pertussis acellular, tetanus, and polio) (diphtheria, pertussis acellular, tetanus, and polio) ...
Tetanus immune globulin
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Tetanus: An infectious, often-fatal disease caused by a specific bacterium that enters the body through wounds. Synonyms: trismus, lockjaw.
TETANUS: A serious bacterial infection beginning in unclean wounds, and at risk of causing paralysis.
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A tetanus shot may be given depending on the type of foreign body and the vaccination status of the child.
Close follow-up with your child's physician is needed.
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The tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) - will replace the Td (tetanus and reduced diphtheria toxoids) vaccine in the childhood immunization schedule.
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