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WHAT IS TETANUS?

• Tetanus is a serious disease that is caused by bacteria found in dust, soil, and manure1
• Tetanus enters the body through many kinds of wounds—from a pinprick to a deep wound1
• The bacteria live all over the world1
• Tetanus is commonly called “lockjaw” since it can cause stiffness in the jaw muscles1

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

• Symptoms may include1:
– Headache
– Stiffness of the jaw (lockjaw)
– Severe muscle spasms
– Sweating
– Fever
– Stiffness of abdominal muscles
– Difficulty swallowing
• Lockjaw is one of the most dangerous symptoms because it can lead to death by suffocation1
• Symptoms usually begin about 8 days after infection, but may range in onset from 3 days to 3 weeks1

HOW IS TETANUS TREATED?

• Treatment for tetanus may include medications, surgery, and bed rest2
• Even if a person recovers from tetanus, a tetanus shot is needed to ensure he or she doesn’t get it again1

Clostridium tetani (tetanus)


Courtesy of The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention

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