Pathophysiology 1) paralyzing disease 2) cause is Clostridia botulinum neurotoxin, which is released through growth and autolysis of the … [Read more...]
Tetanus (Lockjaw, Trismus)
Pathophysiology 1) cause is exotoxin (tetanospasmin) from Clostridia tetani 2) spores contaminate devitalized tissue (wounds, umbilical remnant) … [Read more...]