Tetanus Flashcards
1
Q
Tetanus:
Causative organism
A
Clostridium tetani
2
Q
Tetanus:
MoT (2)
A
parenteral, direct contact
3
Q
Tetanus:
Culture/ Dx
A
symptomatic
4
Q
Tetanus:
Prevention
A
tetanus toxoid vaccination
5
Q
Tetanus:
Treatment (5)
A
passive antitoxin, tetanus toxoid immunization, metronidazole, muscle relaxants, sedation
6
Q
Tetanus:
Virulence factor
A
Tetanospasmin neurotoxin (exotoxin)
7
Q
Tetanus:
Symptoms
A
spastic paralysis- clenching of jaw, arching of back, flexion of arms, extension of legs
