• tetanus

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    Tetanus is…

    Caused by the bacterial toxin produced by Clostridium tetani, which spreads inside wounds. Bacterial spores are found practically everywhere in the soil, which is why it is imperative to keep woundsclean. Tetanus is not transmitted from person to person. A vaccine does exist and is recommended by the Robert Koch Institute.

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