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The tetanus toxin affects the site of interaction between the nerve and the muscle that it stimulates.This region is called the neuromuscular junction.The tetanus toxin amplifies the chemical signal from the nerve to the muscle, which causes the muscles to tighten up in a continuous (tetanic or tonic) contraction or spasm.This results in either localized or generalized muscle spasms.he tetanus toxin amplifies the chemical signal from the nerve to the muscle, which causes the muscles to tighten up in a continuous (tetanic or tonic) contraction or spasm. This results in either localized or generalized muscle spasms.
Tetanus (or lockjaw) is a serious infection caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria which produce a toxin that affects the brain and nervous system. The toxin leads to stiffness in the jaw muscles as well as other muscles.The infection can cause severe muscle spasms, serious breathing difficulties, and can ultimately be fatal. Clostridium tetani spores can be found most commonly in soil, dust and manure, but also exist virtually anywhere.If deposited in a wound the neurotoxin interferes with nerves that control muscle movement.he infection can cause severe muscle spasms, serious breathing difficulties, and can ultimately be fatal. Clostridium tetani spores can be found most commonly in soil, dust and manure, but also exist virtually anywhere. If deposited in a wound the neurotoxin interferes with nerves that control muscle movement.