Tetanus, or lockjaw, is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which produces a toxin affecting the brain and nervous system. Symptoms can be severe, and prevention is primarily through vaccination, requiring two doses for full immunization. Risk factors include lack of vaccination, existing infections, and wounds from contaminated objects.

1. TETANUS

2. What is tetanus?

3. • Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is a serious
infection caused by Clostridium tetani. This
bacterium produces a toxin that affects the
brain and nervous system.
• Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease that
affects the neurological system and which,
among other complications, can even lead to
death.

4. Symptoms
• The most common
symptoms are:

5. Prevention
• The best way to
prevent tetanus is
through vaccination.
After the first dose,
you must wait tem
years to take the
second. Taking both
doses of the tetanus
vaccine is essential
to ensure
immunization.

6. Treatment
• The most commonly
used medications
for tetanus
treatment are:
• Diazepam

7. Risk factors
• Not having been
vaccinated against
tetanus or not having
taken the second dose
of the vaccine
• Being infected with
another bacteria
• Having a wound or
injury to the skin,
caused by a rusty and
dirty object, such as
nails

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