What is the Role of Clostridium tetani in Tetanus?
Clostridium tetani is an anaerobic bacterium found in soil, dust, and animal feces. It gains entry into the human body through wounds or cuts, especially those that are deep and provide an anaerobic environment. Once in the body, the bacterium produces the tetanospasmin toxin, which is responsible for the clinical manifestations of tetanus.
