Tetanus

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Also known as:  Lockjaw

 

Description

Tetanus is an acute, often FATAL Bacterial Disease that primarily affects the Nervous System - characterized by severe Convulsions of the voluntary Muscles.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Tetanus

Prescribed Medications

 Tetanus is sometimes treated with Erythromycin (due to the ability of Erythromycin to kill the Clostridium tetani Bacteria that causes Tetanus).

 Tetanus is sometimes treated with Metronidazole (due to the ability of Metronidazole to kill the Clostridium tetani Bacteria that causes Tetanus).

 

Vitamins

 Vitamin C (megadoses) is used for the treatment of Tetanus.  [1]

 

These Substances Cause Tetanus

Microorganisms

 Clostridium tetani may cause Tetanus when it contaminates Wounds.

 

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