Tetanus is a serious, sometimes fatal, disease caused by the
             infection of a puncture wound in the skin by spores containing
             the bacterium, Clostridium tetani. These bacterial spores are
             commonly found in soil, animal excrement, house dust, operating
             rooms, contaminated heroin, and most surprisingly the human
             colon. The bacteria that causes tetanus cannot grow in the
             presence of oxygen. That is why the bacteria do not grow in
             shallow or wide wounds exposed to air. The way these spores enter
             your body is through a wound that penetrates the skin and extends
             deeper than oxygen can reach. The spores then produce a nerve
             toxin as they multiply and enter the bloodstream. The newly
             produced nerve toxin causes spasms and convulsions by interfering
             with the nerves that control muscles. The toxin moves inward
             towards the spine at about 10 inches a day. Once tetanus has
             spread, the mortality rate is approximately 40%. The tetanus
             bacteria commonly live in the intestines of both animals and
             As mentioned earlier, tetanus is found in soil, animal
             excrement, house dust, operating rooms, contaminated heroin, and
             the human colon, but the most prevalent way of communication is
             through animal bites. Wild animals are perfect carriers for
             tetanus, and with nature's constant unpredictability there is
             always a chance of infection. There is also many unknown ways of
             infection that you may never have thought were possible for
             tetanus; such as stomach ulcers and infected umbilical cords.
             Symptoms are extensive and painful, some of which include
             uncontrollable spasms, stiff jaw and neck muscles, difficulty
             swallowing, slight fever, headache, chills, involuntary
             contraction of muscles, and irritability. Typically the first
             symptoms are felt eight to twelve days after infection. In severe
             infections it takes only a minor stimulus to trigger s seizure.
             If muscle spasms develop early, chances of re...