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破傷風

Also known as clostridial tetanus, Infection due to Clostridium tetani, Lockjaw, Lock-Jaw, Trismus

破傷風菌を病原体とする人獣共通感染症

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Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms, often starting in the jaw and spreading throughout the body, with symptoms typically appearing 3 to 21 days after infection. The condition matters because the spasms can be severe enough to break bones and last for weeks, making recovery a lengthy process that requires medical attention.

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Medical condition (new).name: Tetanus
Medical condition (new).synonyms: Lockjaw
Medical condition (new).image: Opisthotonus_in_a_patient_suffering_from_tetanus_-_Painting_by_Sir_Charles_Bell_-_1809.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption: Muscle spasms (specifically opisthotonos) in a person with tetanus. Painting by Sir Charles Bell, 1809.
Medical condition (new).field: Infectious disease, neurology, critical care medicine
Medical condition (new).symptoms: fever, cramped-up jaw, muscle spasms, headache, seizures, sweating, and trouble swallowing
Medical condition (new).onset: 3–21 days following exposure
Medical condition (new).duration: Months
Medical condition (new).causes: Clostridium tetani
Medical condition (new).risks: Break in the skin, being unvaccinated
Medical condition (new).diagnosis