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A disease contracted through wounds, accidents and improperly sterilised surgical instruments is
A disease contracted through wounds, accidents and improperly sterilised surgical instruments is
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The correct option is B Tetanus
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, saliva, dust or manure. The bacteria generally enter from the soil through a break in the skin such as a cut or puncture wound. Tetanus is also contracted through accidents and when the instruments used in the surgery is not properly sterilised, the bacteria enters into our body.So, the correct answer is 'Tetanus'.
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, saliva, dust or manure. The bacteria generally enter from the soil through a break in the skin such as a cut or puncture wound. Tetanus is also contracted through accidents and when the instruments used in the surgery is not properly sterilised, the bacteria enters into our body.
So, the correct answer is 'Tetanus'.
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