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Tetanus is completely preventable by active tetanus immunization. Immunization is thought to provide protection for 10 years. Studies in the army suggest that good protection persists up to 12 years after the last immunization. In the U.S., immuni...
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Tetanus, an acute infectious noncontagious disease caused by Clostridium tetani , is characterized by a prolonged illness associated with severe complications, including death. In industrialized countries, tetanus primarily affects elderly adults,...
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A serious disease characterized by painful spasms of all muscles. Tetanus is caused by bacteria that are present everywhere in the environment and enter the body through a cut or open wound. It causes serious, painful spasms of all muscles in the ...
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Castor oil is a natural remedy that can be used to clean out a wound and prevent tetanus. When a wound is sustained, a cotton ball dunked in castor oil should be placed on the wound, and then fixed on the wound with a bandage. Castor oil has treme...
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The bacteria that cause tetanus enter the body through a scrape, cut, or wound, in about 70 percent of cases. The most susceptible wounds are those that are caused by blunt trauma such as crushing or by bites. The bacteria can also enter at the si...
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A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells- anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to become separated. Wound healing is the restoration of that continuity.
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Wound CareTaking proper care of your wound will help it heal. Your health care provider may show you how to clean and dress the wound.
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A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells- anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to become separated. Wound healing is the restoration of that continuity.
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Recognizing and Treating Wound InfectionWounds can become infected with harmful bacteria. This prevents healing and increases the risk of scars.
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Detailed information on proving home wound care following a burn injury
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