https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua Clostridium tetanii en-us 2021-11-29 13:15:25 UTC 2025-11-06 05:29:53 UTC hello@padlet.com kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917853656 2021-11-29 13:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917853656 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917865610 Clostridium tetanii causes Tetanus.]]> 2021-11-29 13:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917865610 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917869689 Spores of Clostridium tetanii bacteria are everywhere in the environment, including soil, dust, and manure. The spores develop into bacteria when they enter the body.]]> 2021-11-29 13:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917869689 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917893936 Common ways the spores can get into the body include; getting dirt and saliva in wounds, burns, puncture wounds, crush injuries and injuries with dead tissues. ]]> 2021-11-29 13:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917893936 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917906729 The incubation period is usually between 3 and 21 days. The average is 10 days between exposure to illness.]]> 2021-11-29 13:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917906729 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917925954 Symptoms include: jaw cramping, muscle spasms, muscle stiffness, difficultly swallowing, seizures, headache, fever, sweating and changes in blood pressure and heartrate. ]]> 2021-11-29 13:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917925954 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917936730 All mammals can get Clostridium tetanii. Cats and dogs are relatively resistant to it. Humans can get it and people aged 65 and older are at the highest risk of death from tetanus. ]]> 2021-11-29 13:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917936730 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917945773 The tetanus vaccine is called the tetanus toxoid vaccine. During childhood, five doses are recommended and a sixth is recommended in adolescence. After three doses a person is initially immune but a booster is recommended every ten years to maintain immunity. ]]> 2021-11-29 13:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917945773 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917962405 A person with tetanus is treated with a variety of therapies and medications. Antibiotics are used for the bacteria. Tetanus immune globulin is used to control toxins which the bacteria has released. They also used muscle relaxers to control spasms. ]]> 2021-11-29 14:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917962405 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917990971 To prevent tetanus people should get the vaccination and regular boosters. Also make sure cuts or openings in the skin are kept clean and covered. ]]> 2021-11-29 14:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917990971 kirstymacgregor2 https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917999723 2021-11-29 14:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymacgregor2/um4qqbc31783mcua/wish/1917999723