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{{merge|Tetanus}}Lockjaw is a condition caused due to prolonged contraction of [[skeletal muscle]] fibres. Lockjaw is caused by a [[bacteria|bactium]] ''Clostridium tetani''. The disease is also called as [[Tetanus]].  

{{merge|Tetanus}}'''Lockjaw''' is a condition caused due to prolonged contraction of [[skeletal muscle]] fibres. Lockjaw is caused by a [[bacteria|bactium]] ''Clostridium tetani''. The disease is also called as [[Tetanus]].  

- Among the various parts that are affected by this toxin, the muscles in the jaw are held so tightly that the person is not able to even move his jaw muscles. Hence, this Condition is also called as Lockjaw.  

- Among the various parts that are affected by this toxin, the muscles in the jaw are held so tightly that the person is not able to even move his jaw muscles. Hence, this Condition is also called as Lockjaw.  

Lockjaw Symptoms <ref>[http://www.lockjawsymptoms.net/</ref>

Lockjaw Symptoms <ref>[http://www.lockjawsymptoms.net/]</ref>

- Spasms could also be witnessed in different parts of the body.

- Spasms could also be witnessed in different parts of the body.

- [[Muscle|Muscles]] in the [[throat]] region are also affected.

- [[Muscle]]s in the [[throat]] region are also affected.

- Pain and discomfort in the [[abdomen|abdominal]] muscles too.

- Pain and discomfort in the [[abdomen|abdominal]] muscles too.

- Bleeding of [[bowels]].

- Bleeding of [[bowels]].

[[category:diseases]]

[[Category:Diseases]]

==References==

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