Antibiotic used in tetanus is

Erythromycin

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Tetracyclin

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Penicillin

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Ciprofloxacin

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Solution

The correct option is D Penicillin
Tetanus immunoglobulin can be used to prevent the tetanospasmin neurotoxin causing further damage and disruption to the nervous system. Antibiotics such as penicillin or metronidazole are used to try to kill bacteria and prevent any further toxins being released.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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