Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection caused by *Clostridium tetani*, which produces a potent neurotoxin. This toxin leads to painful muscle spasms and can affect anyone, particularly through contaminated wounds, and is common globally where vaccination rates are low.
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Tetanus was first described in ancient texts, but its bacterial cause, *Clostridium tetani*, was identified in the late 19th century by Arthur Nicolaier and isolated by Kitasato Shibasaburล. This discovery quickly led to the development of an effective antitoxin and later, a toxoid vaccine, significantly reducing disease incidence worldwide.
Tetanus is not transmitted from person to person. It is acquired when spores of the *Clostridium tetani* bacteria, commonly found in soil, dust, and animal feces, enter the body through broken skin. This includes puncture wounds, cuts, burns, contaminated injections, or even minor skin breaks. Deep, dirty wounds are particularly high-risk for infection.
Contagious Period: Varies by disease
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Seek care if you experience severe dehydration, bloody stools, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals should seek care earlier.
Emergency symptoms: Severe dehydration, inability to keep fluids down for 12 or more hours, or neurological symptoms require emergency care.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18
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This envelope reports sporadic vaccines of tetanus in Spain. *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=75dee91d-cd72-4193-820e-6df72f450806)
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