BRUNNER'S TETNAS

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  1. 2. A poisoning that mimics tetanus due to its similar effects on muscle spasms.
  2. 4. Mechanical support often required for tetanus patients experiencing respiratory failure.
  3. 6. The period between C. tetani infection and the onset of symptoms.
  4. 9. The characteristic grimace seen in tetanus due to facial muscle spasms.
  5. 10. Exaggerated reflex responses commonly observed in tetanus patients.
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  1. 1. A severe complication of tetanus involving fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate.
  2. 3. A type of bacterial toxin, like tetanospasmin, that is released and affects the nervous system.
  3. 5. Involuntary muscle contractions that are a hallmark of tetanus.
  4. 7. A tetanus vaccine dose given at intervals to maintain long-term immunity.
  5. 8. Common term for trismus, the inability to open the mouth due to muscle stiffness.