What is toxin tetanus?
tetanus toxin is toxin produced by bacteria Clostridium tetani . In particular, one toxin has a medical interest because it causes muscle cramps in victims, although these common bacteria are also produced several other toxins. Tetanus toxin causes significant symptoms known as "tetanus" and in some cases can be fatal. It is also used in the production of a toxoid used to create resistance to tetanus infections. The extensive use of tetanus vaccination significantly reduced the occurrence of tetanus.
These bacteria naturally occur in soils around the world. Bacterial toxins often have a function for bacteria, but there is no known function in the case of tetanic toxin. Toxin is released when individual bacteria die and crumble. In the soil it is scattered harmlessly, but if the bacteria becomes colonized by injury, toxin passes through the blood and lymph of the body.S. It works by blocking GABA release, neurotransmitter with inhibitory effects. When GABA release is blocked, muscles can go into a cramp. BecauseTetanus toxin hits short nerves first, the first symptom of tetanus is usually stiffness and cramps in the face muscles. An alternative term for tetanus is "LockJaw", referring to one of the handmark convulsions associated with the condition.
When tetanus toxin spreads through the body, more nerves are involved and other muscles can go into a cramp. This can be very painful for the patient. In some cases, cramps are so serious that the bones of the body are broken, especially long bones such as femur. The airways may be closed, causing the patient to die due to lack of oxygen. Tetanus treatment includes antitoxin management, support therapy and antibiotics.
When tetanusproduction of toxoid is used can become a valuable tool for medical treatment and disease prevention. Toxoids are treated with bacterial toxins with reduced virulence. Tetanus vaccination provides some resistance to the immune system. Vaccinationis recommended every 10 years or in situations where someone can be endangered by tetanus infection due to injury.
Rod Clostridium contains a number of other species known to be a threat to human health. Infections with these bacteria can cause different symptoms depending on the type and severity of the infection.