Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 1A
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Tetanus is a dreadful bacterial infection which causes painful muscle spasms and may also leads to death. It is caused by clostridium tetani bacteria which can be found in soil, saliva, dust and animal feces.
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