Across
- 2. Period between infection and symptom onset
- 4. Nervous system affected in severe tetanus
- 7. Antibody preparation given after potential exposure
- 8. Tissue primarily affected in tetanus
- 11. Respiratory support often needed in severe cases
- 14. Death rate associated with tetanus
- 16. Early symptom of tetanus infection
- 18. Named after the physician who first described this form of tetanus
- 20. Mineral used therapeutically to control tetanus spasms
- 21. Preventive treatment after injury
- 23. Disease caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria
- 26. Poisonous substance produced by tetanus bacteria
- 28. Preventive measure against tetanus
- 29. Relating to nerves and muscles affected in tetanus
Down
- 1. Sudden involuntary contraction
- 3. Medication that neutralizes tetanus poison
- 5. Severe arching of the back in advanced tetanus
- 6. Medication used to treat tetanus muscle spasms
- 9. Form of tetanus affecting the head and face
- 10. Antibiotic used in tetanus treatment
- 12. Specific neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani
- 13. Lockjaw, a common symptom of tetanus
- 15. Abnormal muscle hardness experienced in tetanus
- 17. Dormant bacterial form that can survive harsh conditions
- 19. Treatment approach to control muscle spasms
- 22. Speech difficulty that may occur in cephalic tetanus
- 24. Periodic injection needed to maintain immunity
- 25. Growth condition where bacteria thrive without oxygen
- 27. Entry site for tetanus spores
- 30. -Type of tetanus affecting only part of the body