[DOC] [TLE] Tetanus: Pathophysiology, Treatment, and the Possibility of Using ... [PAR] Jan 8, 2013 ... Tetanus toxin, the product of Clostridium tetani, is the cause of ... Trismus may be 
treated with botulinum toxin injections into the masseter and temporalis muscles. 
... Generalized and neonatal tetanus affect muscles of the whole body ... or 
generalized/neonatal, tetanus typically manifests as trismus/lockjaw,... [DOC] [TLE] Tetanus (Lockjaw) - how long, body, last, contagious, causes [PAR] Tetanus (TET-nus) is a serious bacterial infection that affects the body's central 
nervous system. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, can lead to muscle rigidity, 
convulsions * ... by infection with Clostridium tetani (klos-TRIH-dee-um teh-TAH-
nye) bacteria ... Local tetanus is limited to the area of the wound; cephalic (seh-
FAH-lik)... [DOC] [TLE] MUSCLES AND MUSCLE TISSUE [PAR] There are three types of muscle tissues : skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscles. 
Muscle tissue provides a) posture and body support b) locomotion and c) heat 
production. ... A typical fiber is multinucleated, striated (striped) and surrounded 
by cell .... Tetanus: disease is caused by sthe anaerobic bacterium Clostridium 
tetani... [DOC] [TLE] Tetanus - Wikipedia [PAR] Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is an infection characterized by muscle spasms. 
In the most common type, the spasms begin in the jaw and then progress to the 
rest of the body. These spasms usually last a few minutes each time and occur 
frequently for ... Tetanus is caused by an infection with the bacterium Clostridium 
tetani,... [DOC] [TLE] tetanus facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about ... [PAR] Sometimes tetanus is localized, that is; it affects only the part of the body where ... 
Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani, whose spores (the ... 
The infection is usually transmitted through deep puncture wounds or ... It also 
includes antianxiety drugs to control muscle spasms or barbiturates for sedation. [DOC] [TLE] Tetanus: Clostridial Diseases: Merck Veterinary Manual [PAR] In general, the occurrence of C tetani in the soil, especially in cultivated soil, and 
the incidence ... Usually, toxin is absorbed by the motor nerves in the area and 
travels ... Even minor stimulation of the affected animal may trigger the 
characteristic ... Localized stiffness, often involving the masseter muscles and 
muscles of the... [DOC] [TLE] muscle disease | pathology | Britannica.com [PAR] Any of the diseases and disorders that affect the human muscle system. ... of the 
jaw muscles, caused by toxins produced by the bacillus Clostridium tetani. .... of 
each of these parts; disease or disorder in any part causes muscle weakness. ... 
Symptoms usually begin in the hands and feet and progress toward the body. [DOC] [TLE] Clostridium tetani (Tetanus) - Antimicrobe.org [PAR] On blood agar medium Clostridium tetani grows as an extremely fine, swarming 
... The autonomic nervous system is also affected by the tetanus toxin, causing 
cardiac ... Tetanus typically follows deep penetrating wounds where anaerobic 
..... and difficult to maneuver to avoid constant pressure on one specific body area
. [DOC] [TLE] Locked Jaw (Lockjaw and Slack Jaw) Meaning and Causes ... [PAR] The term lockjaw refers to tetanus of the jaw muscles which means that the ... by 
the Clostridium tetani bacteria that affects the nerves thereby leading to muscle 
spasm ... The masseter, medial pterygoid and temporalis muscles close the 
mouth ... loss of the motor neurons which are the nerves that control muscle 
movements. [DOC] [TLE] Trismus in the paediatric population - Shires - 2014 - Developmental ... [PAR] Nov 19, 2014 ... Trismus is a rare presentation affecting neonates, children, and adults. ... [5] 
Pierre-Robin sequence can occur in isolation or as part of a syndromic disorder. 
.... with the bacillus Clostridium tetani after a cut or puncture of the skin. ... and 
skeletal muscle, can lead to restriction of jaw movement where there is... [DOC] [TLE] Tetanus - SlideShare [PAR] Oct 17, 2014 ... Control of Spasms  Phenobarbital: used to  Prolong effects of diazepam .... 
Clostridium

Question: Clostridium tetani typically affects the masseter muscle, which controls the movement of this body part
Answer: the jaw