Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by _________________…

Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by __________________. A tetanus vaccination is recommended after a deep animal bite that is dirty and cannot be thoroughly cleaned, if it has been more than _______________ years since the patient has been immunized. The most common initial sign of infection is ____________.

REFER to image HThis patient presents with a wound on his le…

REFER to image HThis patient presents with a wound on his leg. He reports that the skin and tissue just “fell off” a few hours ago. He says that the area stung and looked red, white and blue yesterday and this morning it appeared black and then “fell off”. He says that he feels nauseated, but otherwise alright. Which of the following treatments would be reasonable to try?REFER to image H

REFER to image TThis is a non-tender, 3mm nodule that is fil…

REFER to image TThis is a non-tender, 3mm nodule that is filled with thick yellow-white material. It has persisted for several months without change. No other lesions are found – it is the only lesion on this patient’s neck. She has never had this before. What is the most likely diagnosis?REFER to image T