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