Clostridium tetani
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Clostridium tetani causes
Clostridium tetani causes
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C. tetani is a gram-positive, endospore producing bacillus
C. tetani is a gram-positive, endospore producing bacillus
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C. tetani uses which virulence factor?
C. tetani uses which virulence factor?
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Which two exotoxins are used?
Which two exotoxins are used?
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Where are C. tetani endospores typically found?
Where are C. tetani endospores typically found?
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What is the host range for C. tetani?
What is the host range for C. tetani?
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The incubation period ranges from ___ to ___ days
The incubation period ranges from ___ to ___ days
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Transmission occurs through
Transmission occurs through
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Which toxin damages local tissues to facilitate the spread of the bacteria?
Which toxin damages local tissues to facilitate the spread of the bacteria?
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Which toxin is absorbed by the nervous system and causes involuntary contraction of the skeletal muscles?
Which toxin is absorbed by the nervous system and causes involuntary contraction of the skeletal muscles?
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Common signs and symptoms of tetanus include
Common signs and symptoms of tetanus include
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Treatment of tetanus typically includes
Treatment of tetanus typically includes
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Tetanus is prevented by receiving scheduled toxoid vaccines called DTaP and TDaP
Tetanus is prevented by receiving scheduled toxoid vaccines called DTaP and TDaP
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How often should adults receive a tetanus booster?
How often should adults receive a tetanus booster?