They're also found in animal poop, house dust, the human colon, and on the surfaces of rusty tools such as nails. The spores can survive for years because they resist heat and antiseptics. The condition isn't spread from person to person. Stepping on a rusty nail isn't the only way...
Diagnosis of Tetanus involves asking the patient about their recent history of injury (such as stepping on a nail that caused a deep skin puncture) and looking for the presence of symptoms such as lockjaw, musclespasms, and fever. Laboratory tests are generally not helpful for diagnosing Tetanus...
Get the facts on tetanus causes (Clostridium tetani bacterial infection), symptoms and signs (lockjaw), diagnosis, vaccination (DTaP) side effects, booster, and treatment. Children typically receive their first tetanus shot at 2 months of age.