What is the pathogen/microorganism that causes tetanus?
pathogen: clostridium tetani signs & symptoms: c. tetani produces a toxin that affects the neuromuscular junctions- results in tetanus (sutained contraction of skeletal muscles e.g. lockjaw) * Painful muscle spasms that begin in the jaw (lock jaw) * Stiff neck, shoulder and back muscles * Difficulty swallowing * Violent generalized muscle spasms * Convulsions * Breathing difficulties transmission: normally found in soil, you contract it usually through open wound in skin e.g stepping on rusty nail. c. tetani thrives in anaerobic environments.
