Question

An acute infection causing fever and convulsions with tonic spasms of skeletal muscles is called:

Answer 1

Tetanus

Tetanus is an acute bacterial infection caused by the Clostridium tetani bacterium. It is characterized by muscle spasms. The bacteria enter the body through a deep cut or wound. The early symptoms of this infection include diarrhea, fever, and headache. Other symptoms include sweating and rapid heartbeat.