Tetanus was discovered by Arthur Nicolair in 1884 ,and isolated by Shibasabura Kitsato in Japan in 1889.Tetanus is a bacteria caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetini which is a Gram positive, spore forming, obligate anaerobe.Tetini produces a toxin called tetano spasm in it are the factors which causes the symptoms of the disease. Tetanus doesnt really look like anything .its the symptoms of it that you have to watch out for.As C. tetani bacteria reproduce inside the human body, they produce a toxin. This toxin acts on the nerve endings leading to the muscles, causing them to contract and stay contracted. Syptoms of tetanus are spasms and stiffness in your jaw muscles , stiffness of your neck muscles , difficulty swallowing , stiffness of your abdominal muscles , and painful body spasms .
Tetanus bacteria live in soil, saliva, dust and manure. The bacteria usually enter the body through a deep cut or wound . Many people who contract this disease will not live very long .Expecilly babies , they have a lower servival percentage ,and no it is not contagious.Tetanus is treated by having to sergicaly remove the wound befor it gets too bad.Tetanus can be prvented by getting a tetanus shot when you are young ,and then getting a booster shot every 10 years .Althought tetanus ccan not be cured and can still get vaccinations that will help prevent you from getting it .Reasearch is still being done to find a cure but they are not finding much. An  interesting fact about tetanus is that when youhave it full blow it causes your jaw yo lock up ,and you cant even pry it open .