boyst Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I've been learning about tetanus as I have a calf with neonatal tetnus and instead of asking the medical folks here I know via PM ... I'm here. I know many virus and bacteria in the body reside in specific sections of the body and spread while generally being somewhat localized. But for as popular as tetanus is I can't find much on where it localizes. However, I did read this: Once the toxin becomes fixed to neurons, it cannot be neutralized with antitoxin. Recovery of nerve function from tetanus toxins requires sprouting of new nerve terminals and formation of new synapses. Anyway. If anyone has information pass it along because I like learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 The bacteria which causes tetanus, Clostridium tetani, is found in the GI tract of animals. It isn't normally found in the human body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Are you really asking about a calf? Like...is this for a friend??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Tetanus starts in your jaw, you wont be able to ignore that symptom, then spreads to the rest of your muscle structure . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Tetanus starts in your jaw, you wont be able to ignore that symptom, then spreads to the rest of your muscle structure .its not in my jawThe bacteria which causes tetanus, Clostridium tetani, is found in the GI tract of animals. It isn't normally found in the human body. it is amazing about neonatal tetanus - it is so easy to get. I'm surprised there are not more contractions in this country the way the whole anti-fascists movement is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I've never heard of it outside of a jaw situation, but if I was fearful it was occurring I would rush to emerg or see my family doc and get a shot (every 10 years?) and sort it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 It ALWAYS ends up with your penis falling off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Seriously? these usually become somewhat enjoyable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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