Tetanus by amber ortega

India had 3,781 cases in 2016

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Description of Tetanus

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Another name for Tetanus is lockjaw. Tetanus is a bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms. Can lead to death.

Caused by:

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Closrtidium Teatni Bacterium

How Tetanus is transmitted

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Not transmitted from person to person, just when dirt or bacteria enters through a cut or a wound.

Incubation period

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Ranges from 3 to 21 days. Averages about 10 days. Neonatal tetanus ranges from 4 to 14 days after birth, averages about one week.

Symptoms

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painful muscular contractions, abdominal rigidity in the trunk area, spasms, stiffness of neck muscles, and lockjaw.

Complications

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uncontrollable/involuntary laryngospasm, fractured bones, pneumonia, difficulty breathing which could lead to death, and infections patients could receive from the hospital

Vaccine and schedule

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Vaccines:
Children < 7 years old: Diptheria and tetanus (DT), Diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP),
Teens & adults: Tetanus and diptheria (Td), Tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines
Is there more than one dose needed?How far apart? DtaP before child turns 2, booster shot between ages 4-6, followed by a tetanus and diphtheria booster every 10 years.

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