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Lockjaw is another word for the medical condition tetanus. Tetanus is caused by bacteria and causes stiffness in the jaw and neck. The bacteria which causes tetanus is found everywhere and is contracted by touching a contaminated item with a part of your body that is punctured or cut.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoLockjaw is a common name for the disease tetanus. Tetanus is a bacterial disease that affects muscles and nerves, starting with stiffness in the jaw and neck. Tetanus can be deadly.
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What is the common name for tetanus?
lockjaw is the same thing***********************
Do ferrets have a lockjaw?
No ferrets do not have lockjaw. Lockjaw refers to tetanus, an infectious disease of the central nervous system
What is another word for lockjaw?
Another word for lockjaw is tetanus
When was Lockjaw - comics - created?
Lockjaw - comics - was created in 1965.
What is a lockjaw germ?
a lockjaw germ is a big infection that will spred if not cured
Could rabies shots taken by humans cause lockjaw?
No. It does not cause lockjaw.
Why is tetanus called lockjaw?
Lockjaw is another name for tetanus. They refer to the same disease.
Is tetanus and lockjaw caused by bacteria?
Clostridium tetani is the bacterium that causes tetanus and lockjaw.
What is tetanophobia?
Lockjaw
What phobia is the fear of tetanus or lockjaw?
== == Tetanophobia is the name of the phobia related to the fear of tetanus or lockjaw
Does lockjaw have a gestation period?
The bacteria Clostridium tetani (lockjaw) has a gestation period of 10 days.
What is Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis's birthday?
Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis was born on March 2, 1922.
