All 3 Uses of "tetanus" in "The Count of Monte Cristo"

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The Count of Monte Cristo
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At the end of the first attack I discovered symptoms of tetanus; you confirmed my opinion.†
Chpt 73-74 *

tetanus = bacterial infection typically contracted through a puncture wound with a dirty object
That the symptoms of tetanus and poisoning by vegetable substances are the same.†
Chpt 73-74
The similarity in the symptoms of tetanus and poisoning by vegetable substances is so great, that were I obliged to affirm by oath what I have now stated, I should hesitate; I therefore repeat to you, I speak not to a magistrate, but to a friend.†
Chpt 73-74

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(1) (tetanus)
a bacterial infection typically contracted through a puncture wound with a dirty object -- such as a rusted nail

Tetanus is also called lockjaw because of muscle spasms that make the patient incapable of opening their jaw.

People who have had the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine and a subsequent booster shot every 10 years, are protected from tetanus. Others should get a "tetanus shot" after a puncture wound with a dirty object. The tetanus shot provides immediate, short-term protection.
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)