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Bulletin March 2009
What is Tick bite fever? Tick bite fever is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. It is caused by tiny bacterial organisms called rickettsias. They are responsible for a group of diseases called ‘spotted fevers’ that occur in many parts of the world. Wild and domestic animals are also infected, and act as sources of
What is Tetanus? Tetanus, commonly referred to as ‘lockjaw’, is a potentially fatal infection that is caused by the toxin produced by Clostridium tetani, a bacterium that sometimes infects wounds. This organism is often found in soil, street dust, or animal and human excrement. Tetanus occurs in all parts of the world, but occurs most frequently in
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