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==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
There are various risk factors that increase the chance of acquiring tetanus. These include: | |||
* | *Improper [[immunization]] | ||
*Presence of a [[puncture wound]] | |||
* | *Presence of a foreign body, such as a splinter or a nail | ||
*Presence of dead [[tissue]] | |||
*Crushing injuries | |||
*Burns | |||
*Working in unhygienic environment | |||
*Hiking in bat caves | |||
* | *Sports injuries | ||
*Road side accidents | |||
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It is also important to note that there are many different injuries that tetanus can develop from. Some of these injuries include: | It is also important to note that there are many different injuries that tetanus can develop from. Some of these injuries include: | ||
*Animal bites | *Animal bites | ||
*Different types of [[dental]] procedures | |||
*Different types of [[dental]] | |||
*[[Wounds]] from [[surgeries]] | *[[Wounds]] from [[surgeries]] | ||
*Crush injuries | *Crush injuries | ||
*Gunshot wounds | |||
* | *Puncture wounds | ||
*Puncture wounds | |||
*[[Burns]] | *[[Burns]] | ||
*Foot ulcers in diabetic patients | |||
*Foot ulcers in diabetic patients | |||
*[[Ear infections]] | *[[Ear infections]] | ||
*[[Compound fracture]]s | *[[Compound fracture]]s | ||
*Injecting drugs | *Injecting drugs | ||
*Self tattooing | *Self tattooing | ||
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Overview
Clostridium tetani spores can be found in various locations including manure, soil and dust. Inhabitants of developing countries are at a higher risk of acquiring tetanus because of lack of tetanus vaccination. Various risk factors for tetanus include contaminated wounds, punctured wounds, crushing, burns and working in unhygienic environment.[1]
Risk Factors
There are various risk factors that increase the chance of acquiring tetanus. These include:
- Improper immunization
- Presence of a puncture wound
- Presence of a foreign body, such as a splinter or a nail
- Presence of dead tissue
- Crushing injuries
- Burns
- Working in unhygienic environment
- Hiking in bat caves
- Sports injuries
- Road side accidents
It is also important to note that there are many different injuries that tetanus can develop from. Some of these injuries include:
- Animal bites
- Different types of dental procedures
- Wounds from surgeries
- Crush injuries
- Gunshot wounds
- Puncture wounds
- Burns
- Foot ulcers in diabetic patients
- Ear infections
- Compound fractures
- Injecting drugs
- Self tattooing