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Immunisation Flashcards

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Name of tetanus toxin and how it affects humans

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Tetanospasmin. Prevents release of inhibitory NTs giving muscular rigidity

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Clinical features of tetanus

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  1. arching of the back (opisthtonus)

2. Facial grimace (risus sardonicus) –> ‘lock jaw’

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Bacteria that causes whooping cough

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Bordetella pertussis, gram negative cocci-baciillus

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