Tetanus (Lockjaw) Photos
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[JPG - 100 KB]This micrograph depicts a group of Clostridium tetani bacteria
Source: PHIL Photo ID# 6372
[JPG - 138 KB]This neonate is displaying a bodily rigidity produced by Clostridium tetani exotoxin, called "neonatal tetanus"
Source: PHIL Photo ID# 6374
[JPG - 135 KB]This patient presented with facial tetanus. Note the contraction of the masseter and neck muscles
Source: PHIL Photo ID# 2857
[JPG - 90 KB]Face of man with tetanus
Source: PHIL Photo ID# 1657
[JPG - 101 KB]This patient is displaying a bodily posture known as "opisthotonos" due to Clostridium tetani exotoxin
Source: PHIL Photo ID# 6373
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