Term: Tetanus (T)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-05

Definition:

An infectious disease that affects the body's muscles and nerves. It is often due to the contamination of a skin wound by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani , which is often found in soil.

Related concepts 

• Adult Immunizations

Related terms 

• Primary Series
• Quadracel®

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)