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• Tetanus vaccine
  == Tetanus Vaccine == ...the "T" in the [[DTaP]] (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) and [[Tdap]] (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccines.
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• Bacillus
  ...on=any bacteria that is rod-shaped; responsible for diphtheria, dysentery, tetanus, and tuberculosis, as well as other diseases ...n) any bacteria that is rod-shaped; responsible for diphtheria, dysentery, tetanus, and tuberculosis, as well as other diseases<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[
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• Neonatal tetanus
  == Neonatal Tetanus == '''Neonatal tetanus''' (pronunciation: nee-oh-NAY-tuhl TET-nuhs) is a severe and often fatal di
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• Clostridium tetani
  ...c]] bacterium of the genus [[Clostridium]]. It is the causative agent of [[tetanus]], a serious and potentially fatal disease in humans and other animals. ...]], which are highly resistant to environmental conditions and can survive for long periods in soil and other materials.
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• Adacel
  ...ed: /ˈædəsɛl/) is a brand name for a combination vaccine used to prevent [[tetanus]], [[diphtheria]], and [[pertussis]] (whooping cough). The name "Adacel" is ...a portmanteau of "Adult" and "acellular". "Adult" refers to the age group for which the vaccine is intended, while "acellular" refers to the type of pert
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• Arthur Nicolaier
  ...ied on 6th August 1942. Nicolaier is best known for his discovery of the [[tetanus]] bacillus in 1884. ...been instrumental in the development of effective treatments and vaccines for the disease.
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• Infanrix
  ...or a combination vaccine that protects against three diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). Infanrix is used to immunize children against [[diphtheria]], [[tetanus]], and [[pertussis]]. It is typically given in a series of three doses, at
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• Tetanolysin
  ...tetanospasmin]], which is responsible for the clinical manifestations of [[tetanus]]. ...e presence of oxygen. The exact role of tetanolysin in the pathogenesis of tetanus is not well understood, but it is thought to assist in the establishment an
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• Daptacel
  ...cel) is a brand name for a combination vaccine used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in children. ...tussis]] (whooping cough). It is part of the routine immunization schedule for children and is given in a series of five doses.
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• DPT vaccine
  ...infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. The vaccine is given by injection into a muscle. ...piratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe.
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• Opisthotonus
  ...evere [[spasms]] and is commonly seen in severe cases of [[meningitis]], [[tetanus]], and other neurological disorders. ...n be caused by a variety of conditions, including severe [[meningitis]], [[tetanus]], [[encephalitis]], and certain metabolic disorders. It can also occur as
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• DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine
  ...an acronym for the diseases that the vaccine protects against: Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, Inactivated Poliovirus, and Hepatitis B. === Tetanus ===
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• Emil von Behring
  ...n serum therapy, specifically its application against [[diphtheria]] and [[tetanus]]. ...been immunized against the disease. This was the first effective treatment for these diseases and earned him the Nobel Prize.
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• Opisthotonos
  ...and the extremities flex. It is often associated with severe [[spasms]], [[tetanus]], and certain neurological and metabolic disorders. ...affect the nervous system, such as [[meningitis]], [[encephalitis]], and [[tetanus]]. It can also occur as a result of severe metabolic disorders, such as [[h
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• Diphtheria vaccine
  ...heria Vaccine is typically administered in combination with vaccines for [[tetanus]] and [[pertussis]] (whooping cough), known as the [[DTP vaccine]]. It is g * [[DTP vaccine]]: A combination vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
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• Bite
  * '''[[Tetanus]]''': Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can be contracted through a bite wound. ...applying an antibiotic ointment, and dressing the wound. In some cases, a tetanus shot or rabies vaccination may be necessary.
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• Clostridium
  ...ignificant human pathogens, including the causative agents of botulism and tetanus. ...ntially fatal illness. [[Clostridium tetani]] produces a toxin that causes tetanus, a serious disease characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms.
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• Animal bite
  ...biting can result in the transmission of diseases, including [[rabies]], [[tetanus]], and [[bacterial infections]]. ...applying an antibiotic ointment, and bandaging the area. In some cases, a tetanus shot or rabies vaccination may be necessary.
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• Corynebacterium diphtheriae
  ...haped appearance. ''Diphtheriae'' comes from ''diphthera'', the Greek word for leather, which refers to the characteristic pseudomembrane formed in the th ...ces a potent exotoxin, known as [[diphtheria toxin]], which is responsible for the symptoms of diphtheria.
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• Methocarbamol
  ...the methoxy group present in the compound, "-carbamol" is a common suffix for muscle relaxants, indicating its carbamate structure. ...er treatments. Methocarbamol is also used off-label for the treatment of [[tetanus]].
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