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"Lock jaw" is another name of
"Lock jaw" is another name of
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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. They produce toxins that interfere with normal
muscle contractions resulting in muscle spasms.
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It's also
called lockjaw because the infection often causes muscle
contractions in the jaw and neck. Hence "Lockjaw" is
another name of tetanus. 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. They produce toxins that interfere with normal muscle contractions resulting in muscle spasms.
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It's also called lockjaw because the infection often causes muscle contractions in the jaw and neck. Hence "Lockjaw" is another name of tetanus. So, the correct answer is 'Tetanus'.
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