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Can you tell me if i had lockjaw would i be able to open my mouth?
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The tetanus toxin: Is not specific to the jaw muscles. When the toxin is released by the bacteria it circulates throughout the body causing unopposed contraction of certain muscle groups. One of the early signs maybe trismus, or difficulty opening the mouth all of the way.
Answered 3/17/2014
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