Tetanus Tetanus is caused by the infection of wounds by bacterium Clostridium tetani, which produces toxin that damages the ner-vous system and muscles Causative organism: * Bacterium Clostridium Tetani Incubation period * 3–21 days Signs and symptoms * Muscle rigidity * Lockjaw an inability to open the mouth wide * Firmness of the Abdominal muscles […]