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Tetanus can be effectively prevented with [[vaccination]]. However, the tetanotoxin vaccine requires periodic boosters. | Tetanus can be effectively prevented with [[vaccination]]. However, the tetanotoxin vaccine requires periodic boosters. | ||
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Tetanus is an extremely dangerous infection of the central nervous system. It causes uncontrollable muscle contractions, hence the common name lockjaw.
Contraction
The disease may be contracted from common, otherwise benign bacteria when a person receives a deep puncture wound. Pieces of rusty iron are particularly prone to this and machinists are at risk.
Prevention
Tetanus can be effectively prevented with vaccination. However, the tetanotoxin vaccine requires periodic boosters.