Tetanus
Tetanus ( 16 Questions)
The statement "I have difficulty opening my mouth due to muscle spasms" is characteristic of localized tetanus. In localized tetanus, muscle spasms are limited to the area near the site of infection or injury, and in this case, it affects the muscles around the mouth, leading to trismus or lockjaw.
Involuntary laughter during muscle spasms is not characteristic of localized tetanus. It is not a typical sign or symptom of the condition.
Arching of the back and difficulty breathing are characteristic signs of generalized tetanus, not localized tetanus. Generalized tetanus involves widespread muscle spasms, including those of the respiratory muscles.
Facial muscle paralysis and slurred speech are not characteristic of localized tetanus. These symptoms are more commonly seen in conditions affecting the cranial nerves or other neurological disorders.
Choice A rationale:
The statement "I have difficulty opening my mouth due to muscle spasms" is characteristic of localized tetanus. In localized tetanus, muscle spasms are limited to the area near the site of infection or injury, and in this case, it affects the muscles around the mouth, leading to trismus or lockjaw.
Choice B rationale:
Involuntary laughter during muscle spasms is not characteristic of localized tetanus. It is not a typical sign or symptom of the condition.
Choice C rationale:
Arching of the back and difficulty breathing are characteristic signs of generalized tetanus, not localized tetanus. Generalized tetanus involves widespread muscle spasms, including those of the respiratory muscles.
Choice D rationale:
Facial muscle paralysis and slurred speech are not characteristic of localized tetanus. These symptoms are more commonly seen in conditions affecting the cranial nerves or other neurological disorders.