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Understanding Tetanus: Historical Roots and Modern Implications
This chapter delves into the historical accounts of tetanus, starting with a 5th-century Greek physician's observations. It explains the role of the bacterium Clostridium tetani in causing the disease and its impact on motor functions through toxin-induced muscle contractions.
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