Tetanus is also known as

Gangrene

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Shingles

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Lockjaw disease

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Whooping cough

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The correct option is C Lockjaw disease
Tetanus is an infection caused by Clostridium tetani bacterium. It is also called as Lockjaw disease. It is characterized by the muscle spasm. Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, stiffness of neck muscles, abdominal muscles.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Lockjaw.'

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