Clostridium tetani
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Morphology
Rods, with terminal deformin endospores
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Staining
Gram +
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Pathogenic factor
Strong EXOtoxin
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Cultivation
ALWAYS IN CO2:
Blood agar:
anaetobic growth, appears as film
Zeissler agar
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Specimen
wound swap
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Symptoms
Muscle spasms
Muscle cramps/contractions (painful)
Autonomic dysfunction
sardonic smile due to face contractions
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Antibiotics
Metronidazole
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Vaccine
single or DTP vaccine
toxoid
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