Tetanus:
An often fatal infectious disease due to a bacteria (Clostridium tetani) that usually enters the body through a puncture, cut or open wound. Tetanus leads to profound painful spasms of muscles, including"locking" of the jaw so the mouth cannot open (lockjaw), and death. Tetanus is the "T" in the DPT, DTaP, DT, and Td vaccines.
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