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- 7. Bacterial genus responsible for tetanus
- 8. Neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani
- 10. Treatment often used for severe tetanus cases to neutralize toxin
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- 1. Classic symptom of tetanus causing jaw muscle stiffness
- 2. Essential element that tetanus toxin blocks, leading to muscle rigidity
- 3. Term for the characteristic back-arching spasm seen in severe tetanus
- 4. Common method of tetanus entry-deep wound without oxygen
- 5. Brunner's glands are located in this part of the digestive system
- 6. Vaccine used to prevent tetanus
- 9. Muscle type primarily affected in tetanus