All are true regarding tetanus except
Tetanus is characterized by tonic muscular spasm, commencing at the site of infection and, in all but the mildest cases, becoming generalized, involving the whole of the somatic muscular system. Punctured wounds are paicularly vulnerable as they or the growth of the anaerobic bacillus. Tetanus is more common in developing countries, where the climate is warm, and in rural areas where the soil is feile and highly cultivated. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Page no: 266
Transmission through contaminated wounds and injuries
More common in winters and dry weather
Reservoir is soil and intestines of humans and animals
No herd immunity or life long immunity
Bacteriology