Each of the Following Is True About Tetanus Except

question 22

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true about tetanus except:

• A)the tetanus bacteria form spores that are deposited in soil and cannot survive more than a few months.
• B)bacteria usually enter the body through a puncture wound.
• C)teachers need tetanus boosters to maintain their own immunity.
• D)the bacteria is commonly found in the gut of farm animals

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