Localized tetanus
Localized tetanus
Localized tetanus is a form of tetanus that is restricted to a localized area of the body -- the site of entry of the Clostridium tetani bacteria.
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In localized tetanus, the tetanospasmin, the neurotoxin produced by the bacteria, does not spread to the central nervous system. This form of tetanus is rare.
Sign and symptoms of localized tetanus includes weakness of the affected site and localized painful muscle contraction of the area.
Tetanus is not a communicable disease. Infection can occur when the bacteria Clostridium tetani contaminates burn, cuts, and wound. Deep wounds and improper wound care provides a suitable environment for Clostridium tetani growth.
Clostridium tetani, the bacteria responsible for causing tetanus, is an obligate anaerobe which means it can only grown in an environment where their is an absense of air. Deep wounds, dead tissues, and poorly debride wound offers a viable condition for these bacteria.
In up to 25% of tetanus cases, there is no identifiable wound or site of entry. However, if there is, wounds from which the localized tetanus originated may present with signs and symptoms of inflammation (pain, redness, swelling) and presence of drainage.
Localized tetanus is a form of tetanus that is restricted to a localized area of the body -- the site of entry of the Clostridium tetani bacteria.
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@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan
In localized tetanus, the tetanospasmin, the neurotoxin produced by the bacteria, does not spread to the central nervous system. This form of tetanus is rare.
Sign and symptoms of localized tetanus includes weakness of the affected site and localized painful muscle contraction of the area.
Tetanus is not a communicable disease. Infection can occur when the bacteria Clostridium tetani contaminates burn, cuts, and wound. Deep wounds and improper wound care provides a suitable environment for Clostridium tetani growth.
Clostridium tetani, the bacteria responsible for causing tetanus, is an obligate anaerobe which means it can only grown in an environment where their is an absense of air. Deep wounds, dead tissues, and poorly debride wound offers a viable condition for these bacteria.
In up to 25% of tetanus cases, there is no identifiable wound or site of entry. However, if there is, wounds from which the localized tetanus originated may present with signs and symptoms of inflammation (pain, redness, swelling) and presence of drainage.
