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Tetanus: Causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment

Tetanus is an infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Tetanus infection (sometimes called lockjaw) can be extremely serious, causing involuntary muscle contractions and seizures.  However, thanks to highly effective vaccines, tetanus is rare in most developed countries. The complete vaccine series is nearly 100% effective for tetanus, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]

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Atypical COVID Symptoms Common in Older Adults

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – New research provides more evidence that older adults with COVID-19 often present with atypical symptoms, including functional decline and altered mental status, and pinpoints demographic and clinical factors associated with atypical presentation. Those most at risk are adults age 75 and older, women, Blacks and non-Hispanics, those with a higher […]