Obstetrical tetanus (Q38064)
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A disease caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Clostridium tetani. This disease is characterised by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibres during pregnancy or within six weeks of termination of pregnancy. Transmission is by direct contact.
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| English | Obstetrical tetanus |
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Clostridium tetani. This disease is characterised by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibres during pregnancy or within six weeks of termination of pregnancy. Transmission is by direct contact. |
