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What is the causative agent of tetanus and where are its spores commonly found?
Clostridium tetani is the causative agent of tetanus, and its spores are commonly found in soil.
What are the symptoms and signs of tetanus infection?
The symptoms and signs of tetanus infection include pain and tingling at the site of inoculation, spasticity of nearby muscles, jaw and neck stiffness, dysphagia, irritability, hyperreflexia, muscle spasm, painful tonic convulsions, and spasms of the glottis and respiratory muscles which can lead to asphyxia.
What is the recommended treatment for tetanus infection?
The recommended treatment for tetanus infection includes administration of Tetanus Immunoglobulin (Ig) intramuscularly, Tetanus toxoid when the patient recovers, bed rest, sedation, and ventilation if necessary.
What is the protocol for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for tetanus based on the type of wound and the patient's vaccination history?
The protocol for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for tetanus involves administering Tetanus toxoid and/or Tetanus Immunoglobulin based on the type of wound (clean or dirty) and the patient's vaccination history (number of doses and time since the last vaccination).
Test your knowledge of tetanus with this quiz! Learn about the bacterium Clostridium tetani, its spores found in soil, symptoms such as muscle spasticity and exaggerated reflexes, and how puncture wounds are most susceptible. Understand the neurotoxin produced and the incubation period.
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