Understanding Clostridium Tetani: Characteristics and Habitats

Clostridium tetani is an obligate anaerobe that forms terminal spores giving it a drumstick-like appearance. It is heat-sensitive, non-motile, and can produce toxins. Spores are found in soil and the gastrointestinal tracts of various animals. The bacterium can also be present on human skin and in c

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