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Tetanus
Questions |
Answers |
Tetanus is also known as lockjaw |
True |
What is the pathogen that causes tetanus? |
Clostridium tetani |
What is the normal incubation period for tetanus? |
3 to 21 days |
Antibiotics cannot be used to treat tetanus. |
False |
How often should DT boosters (tetanus shots) be given? |
Every 10 years |
What part of the body does tetanus affect the most |
Nerves and skeletal muscles |
It is a myth that tetanus can be caused by stepping on a a rusty nail? |
False |