Asked by Farah Gooch on Jul 12, 2024
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An early sign of tetanus is ____.
A) drooling
B) fever
C) diarrhea
D) sweating
E) muscle spasm in the jaw and neck
Muscle Spasm
An involuntary and sudden contraction of one or more muscles, often painful and a sign of muscle strain or neurological conditions.
Tetanus
A bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms, commonly caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria.
Sweating
The process of excreting fluid from the body's sweat glands, which is a crucial mechanism for temperature regulation and removal of toxins.
- Understand the symptoms and preventive actions for frequent muscle and neuromuscular disorders.
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Sarmento GouveiaJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Muscle spasms in the jaw and neck, often referred to as "lockjaw," are classic early signs of tetanus, a bacterial infection characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the symptoms and preventive actions for frequent muscle and neuromuscular disorders.