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musickatia [10]
3 years ago
5

An acute infection causing fever and convulsions with tonic spasms of skeletal muscles is called:

Biology
1 answer:
ANTONII [103]3 years ago
8 0

Tetanus

Tetanus is an acute bacterial infection caused by the Clostridium tetani bacterium. It is characterized by muscle spasms. The bacteria enter the body through a deep cut or wound. The early symptoms of this infection include diarrhea, fever, and headache. Other symptoms include sweating and rapid heartbeat.






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