What type of bacteria causes Tetanus?
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It is not caused directly by any bacteria.\n\nThe bacteria you are looking for was listed above. Clostridium tetani. However, this bacteria alone does not do the damage. As it grows or is attacked by the immune system it releases a powerful endotoxin. The potent toxin which is produced when the tetanus bacteria multiply is the cause of the harm in this disease. \nThe tetanus toxin affects the site of interaction between the nerve and the muscle that it stimulates. This region is called the neuromuscular junction. The tetanus toxin heightens the chemical signal from the nerve to the muscle which causes the muscles to continuously tighten up in a huge continuous ("tetanic" or "tonic") contraction or spasm. The result is either localized or generalized muscle spasms. Tetanus toxin can affect neonates to cause muscle spasms, inability to nurse, and seizures. This typically occurs within the first 2 weeks of birth and is associated with poor sanitation methods in caring for the umbilical cord stump of the neonate.\n\n\nIn about 7 days without treatment the patient will be in incredible pain and may die.\n\nThe tetanus neurotoxin causes the muscles to tighten up into a continuous ("tetanic" or "tonic") contraction or spasm. The jaw is "locked" by muscle spasms, giving the name "lockjaw" (also called "trismus"). Muscles throughout the body are affected, including the vital muscles necessary for normal breathing. When the breathing muscles lose their power, breathing becomes difficult or impossible and death can occur without life-support measures. Even with breathing support, infections of the airways within the lungs can lead to death.
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bacillus, clostridium, desulfotomaculum, sporolactobacilum
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mycobacterium causes tuberculosis and Hansen's disease (Leprosy). Humans are its natural resevior, so they can be found in people, different species of mycobacterium have been found in cows too, which caused an outbreak a while back which was traced to milk.\n\nIt's pretty important in society because it is an acid fast bacteria with an exceptionally thick cell wall containing mycolic acid, thus it cant be treated with traditional antibiotics. It must be treated with a combination of drugs.
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Clostridium botulinum is the name of a group of bacteria commonly found in soil. These rod-shaped organisms grow best in low oxygen conditions. The bacteria form spores which allow them to survive in a dormant state until exposed to conditions that can support their growth. There are seven types of botulism toxin designated by the letters A through G; only types A, B, E and F cause illness in humans.\nBotulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three main kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism is caused by eating foods that contain the botulism toxin. Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with Clostridium botulinum. Infant botulism is caused by consuming the spores of the botulinum bacteria, which then grow in the intestines and release toxin. All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. Foodborne botulism can be especially dangerous because many people can be poisoned by eating a contaminated food. \n \n\nThe classic symptoms of botulism include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed poorly, are constipated, and have a weak cry and poor muscle tone. These are all symptoms of the muscle paralysis caused by the bacterial toxin. If untreated, these symptoms may progress to cause paralysis of the arms, legs, trunk and respiratory muscles. In foodborne botulism, symptoms generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food, but they can occur as early as 6 hours or as late as 10 days.
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I don't think the kind of fish matters-- it was a decaying bag of biology and it was stewing with all kinds of bateria that was helping it decompose.  I think it's the bacteria that was in the dead fish and not the fish itself.  I'd go get a tetnus shot and itching is a sign of infection, so....
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It might be micrococcus.
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Streptococcus bacillus.
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Mycobacteria and Corynebacterineae are two of the most common types of bacteria that are acid fast positive.
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Bacteria can infect the brain and spinal cord, causing absesses. Most commonly bacteria infect the meninges and CNS fluid (spinal fluid).  Meningitis provokes an intense inflammitory response with a marked accumulation of White blood cells in the CNSF. If you contract the bacterial type it is quite possible that your nervous system could fail. This can lead to not breathing, heart failure, and overall brain death if not treated effectively. That is why it is so much more deadly then the viral type. \nHope this helps
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there is the possibility that you now have cellulitis from the briar. cellulitis is a skin infection caused by an interuption of the skin, such as a puncture wound. The puncture allows skin bacteria to invade the wound, thus causing the infection. simple treatment with antibiotics is usually all that is necessary, but occasionally drainage is required to release the infection. I would recommend you see your local health care provider for an evaluation and possible tetanus booster update.
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a uti can cause the bladder to spasm and cramp. a urine culture only takes 48 hours to determine which bacteria is causing the infection
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For those of you that do not consider testing on animals is necessary, please contact me and I will put your names forward for the next round of clinical tests.\n\nYou can choose from Anthrax, Botulism, Aids, Lassa Fever, Ebola virus, and many others.\n\nStill interested?
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Don't look at what's going on. Unfortunately tetanus shots are administered through the muscle so there is going to be some discomfort. Just remember to breathe slowly. Think about your favorite things and even sing a song out loud. Don't be worried about the doctors or nurses thinking you're crazy because I'm sure they have seen and heard it all.\nGood luck and you'll do just fine.
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Depends on the type of wound, and how long its been.  If it has been longer than 10 years you absolutely should get one.  If it has been more than 5 yeard then tetanus shots are recommended for "dirty" wounds, such as those contaminated by dirt, feces, soil, saliva, puncture wounds, avulsions (flap wounds), gunshots, crush injuries, burns, etc.
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It IS "Pneumonia", and can be caused by a bacterium, usually Streptococcus pneumoniae, also called pneumococcus.\n\nHope that is what you were looking for.
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The Economic Importance of Bacteria\n Bacteria affect the lives of the average man in countless ways. They may be pathogens, such as these Clostridium tetani. These bacilli are the pathogens responsible for causing tetanus in humans. \n Other organisms may serve as vectors to spread bacteria. Flies, cockroaches, biting insects, rodents and other animals get a lot of the blame for transmitting diseases to humans. But if the truth be told, you're in a lot more danger of contracting somethign dangerous from personal contact with your fellow Homo sapiens than you are from being licked by a fly (or your dog!). \n Nitrogen-fixing bacteria (such as these Rhizobiumsp.) inhabit the root cells of plants in the legume family (Fabaceae). These moneran symbionts convert gaseous nitrogen from the atmosphere (N2) into usable "fixed" nitrogen (ammonia, nitrite and nitrate) which can be absorbed by the roots and used by the plant to manufacture protein and nucleic acids. \n Other bacteria, such as these Streptomyces spp., are sources of life-saving medicines. This genus yields the powerful antibiotic known as streptomycin. Actinomycetes are the source of actinomycin.
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Mycobacterium ranae is a bacterium that sometimes causes disease in frogs (rana is the Latin word for frog). It is spread through the water, and enters the frog through skin abrasions or cuts.