Essay On Tetanus
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TETANUS INFECTION
Tetanus or also known as Lockjaw is caused a Clostridium tetani bacterium which produces a highly dangerous toxin that affects the brain and the nervous system. Tetanus was well known to ancient people who also recognized the relationship between wounds and fatal muscle spasms. In 1897 Edmond Nocard proved that tetanus antitoxin gave passive immunity in humans and could be used for treatment. In 1924 P.Descombey developed the vaccine which was used to prevent tetanus induced by battle wounds. Clostridium tetani spores can be found anywhere most commonly found in animal manure and contaminated soil. When the Clostridium tetani spores enter the body they multiply rapidly and release a neurotoxin which affects the nervous system. Clostridium tetani enters the body from cuts, wounds or other punctures on the surface of the body; it can also enter the body by burns, animal bites, using dirty needles, tattoos, body piercing, circumcision, etc. However …show more content…
The booster is given between 11 and 18 years, and then one every 10 years. While traveling to an area where tetanus is common one should check with their doctor regarding their vaccinations. Usually whooping cough vaccine is added to the tetanus vaccine. Minor cuts from rusted or contaminated edges must not be ignored and must be treated immediately or taken up with a doctor to avoid any confusion and further
Tetanus or also known as Lockjaw is caused a Clostridium tetani bacterium which produces a highly dangerous toxin that affects the brain and the nervous system. Tetanus was well known to ancient people who also recognized the relationship between wounds and fatal muscle spasms. In 1897 Edmond Nocard proved that tetanus antitoxin gave passive immunity in humans and could be used for treatment. In 1924 P.Descombey developed the vaccine which was used to prevent tetanus induced by battle wounds. Clostridium tetani spores can be found anywhere most commonly found in animal manure and contaminated soil. When the Clostridium tetani spores enter the body they multiply rapidly and release a neurotoxin which affects the nervous system. Clostridium tetani enters the body from cuts, wounds or other punctures on the surface of the body; it can also enter the body by burns, animal bites, using dirty needles, tattoos, body piercing, circumcision, etc. However …show more content…
The booster is given between 11 and 18 years, and then one every 10 years. While traveling to an area where tetanus is common one should check with their doctor regarding their vaccinations. Usually whooping cough vaccine is added to the tetanus vaccine. Minor cuts from rusted or contaminated edges must not be ignored and must be treated immediately or taken up with a doctor to avoid any confusion and further