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Tetanus is a rare but serious disease caused by a bacterium that exerts its disease effects by producing a toxin. The toxin attacks the part of the nervous system that controls muscles’ contractions, causing spasms, particularly of the jaw, face, and neck muscles. The most typical presentation of the disease is “Spasm of the jaw,” also known as “ lockjaw,” which is characterized by an inability to open the mouth. It can affect all the muscles of the body, of which the respiratory muscles lead to respiratory failure and death. A vaccine against tetanus yields complete protection. It mainly affects people who are not vaccinated or have not taken the full vaccination course. It is common in developing countries.