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GK QUESTION#3630

What is the other name of tetanus caused by toxin producing bacteria called clostridium tetani?

  1. ALock jawCorrect answer
  2. BSnap jaw
  3. CCleft jaw
  4. DBroken jaw
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A. Lock jaw

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Tetanus is often called lockjaw because its muscle spasms can make opening the jaw difficult. It is caused by toxin produced by Clostridium tetani.

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