What is tetanus used for?
Updated on June 12, 2025
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Tetanus is a disease caused by the invasion of Clostridium tetani through skin and mucous membrane wounds into the human body. It reproduces and produces toxins in an anaerobic environment, leading to a specific type of infection. Tetanus toxin mainly attacks the motor neurons, causing clinical symptoms such as episodic spasms, lockjaw, and rigid spasms. It mainly affects the masseter muscle, abdominal muscles, spinal muscles, etc., and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. If the wound is heavily contaminated, deep, or contaminated with soil and rust, timely anti-tetanus symptomatic treatment should be administered.
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