What is the bacteria called that causes tetanus?
Tetanus is caused by an infection with the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, dust and manure.The bacteria generally enter through a break in the skin such as a cut or puncture wound by a contaminated object.bout 10% of those infected die. Tetanus is caused by an infection with the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, dust and manure. The bacteria generally enter through a break in the skin such as a cut or puncture wound by a contaminated object.