Tetanus Flashcards
1
Q
what is tetanospasmin
A
body cannot stop contracting the muscles
2
Q
Tetanospasmin process
A
binds to inhibitory interneurons which prevents the release of glycine which relaxes the muscle, inhiborty neuron releases acetycholine continuous which causes spasms
3
Q
the progression of tetanus
A
neck -> arms,legs -> diaphragm, ribs -> death
4
Q
treatment of tetanus
A
sedatives, muscle relaxants, penicillin, tetanospasm antitoxin, vaccine boosters every 7-10 years
