Which Statement Is TRUE About Tetanus Infection

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about tetanus infection?

• A) It is caused by a virus.
• B) Infection usually develops in deep puncture wounds.
• C) It causes flaccid skeletal muscles, impairing mobility.
• D) It affects peripheral nerves initially in the legs and feet.

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