Unlike other vaccine-preventable diseases, 𝙏𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙐𝙎 is caused by bacterial spores through broken skin and is not spread from person to person. 🦠 Tetanus is caused by the bacterium 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙪𝙢 𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙞, which is commonly found in soil, dust, and manure. The bacteria produce a toxin called 𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙣, which affects the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as muscle stiffness and spasms. ➡️ Tetanus bacteria can enter the body through cuts, puncture wounds, or other injuries where the skin is broken. ❌ In severe cases, tetanus can lead to complications such as difficulty breathing, fractures or dislocations from muscle spasms, and even death if left untreated. #VaxVenture #tetanus #publichealth