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Why is hands and feet spared in tetanus?
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Tetanus: Hand and foot spasms are very common in this illness mediated by the world's second most powerful toxin. It interrupts transmission across nerve endings resulting in hyper-contractility of muscle groups throughout the body. Hands and feet are not spared, although in any given person the manifestations may differ.
Answered 5/11/2014
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