Clostridium Tetani Is Transmitted by

question 34

Multiple Choice

Clostridium tetani is transmitted by

• A)The ingestion of preformed toxin in tainted food
• B)Close or prolonged contact with infected individuals
• C)The bite of an arthropod vector
• D)Blood transfusion
• E)Exposure of a wound to contaminated soil

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