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Record 1 2012-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Veterinary Medicine
DEF

An infectious disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, characterized by a tonic spasm of the masseter muscles of the jaw.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Médecine vétérinaire
DEF

[Maladie] causée par la contamination d'une plaie par Clostridium tetani, une bactérie qui est présente dans l'intestin et les excréments du cheval.

OBS

La raideur musculaire est particulièrement visible au niveau des mâchoires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
  • Medicina veterinaria
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