Tetanus
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Tetanus
TETANUS DEFINITION Tetanus (pronounced TET-n-uhss) is an infection of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). The disease is rare, but often fatal. It is caused when the bacterium Clostridium tetani (pronounced claw-STRID-eeum TEHT-uh-nee) enters the body. The bacterium often enters ... January 1, 2001; U*X*L Complete Health Resource
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