Tetanus

Causes lockjaw from dirty wounds. Neurotoxin causing classic triad of trismus, risus sardonicus and opisthotonus.

Key facts

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Tetanus isn't caused by rust—Clostridium tetani spores live in soil/dust. Rust just often accompanies dirty wounds.

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