An acute, often fatal, infectious bacterial disease caused by the introduction of pathogenic spores, which enter the body through a contaminated puncture wound, is____.

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Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which enters the body through wounds or cuts. The bacteria produce a toxin that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle stiffness and spasms, often referred to as "lockjaw."

An Acute, Often Fatal, Infectious Bacterial Disease Caused by the Introduction