brunner's tetanus

2. The type of environment Clostridium tetani thrives in (___ oxygen).
3. Tetanus affects the ___ nervous system.
7. The first-line treatment used for tetanus prevention after injury.
8. The medical term for difficulty swallowing, a symptom of tetanus.
9. A severe form of muscle stiffness seen in tetanus.
11. In severe cases, tetanus patients may need this breathing support device.
12. A serious symptom of tetanus that causes severe muscle spasms.
15. A newborn infection caused by tetanus in unclean birth condition
16. A booster dose of this vaccine is recommended every 10 years.

1. The incubation period of tetanus is usually between 3 to ___ days.
2. tetanus is commonly known as "__ jaw."
4. This type of toxin is responsible for tetanus symptoms.
5. Tetanus is most common in places with poor ___.
6. The best prevention method for tetanus.
7. The bacterium that causes tetanus (Clostridium ___).
10. A common muscle relaxant used to control spasms in tetanus patients.
13. Tetanus toxin blocks the release of this inhibitory neurotransmitter. respiratory failure Severe spasms caused by tetanus can lead to this life-threatening complication.
14. The body part where tetanus symptoms often first appear. puncture The type of wound that is most likely to cause tetanus.