Which statement is TRUE about tetanus infection?
A) It is caused by a virus.
B) Infection usually develops in deep puncture wounds.
C) It causes flaccid skeletal muscles, impairing mobility.
D) It affects peripheral nerves initially in the legs and feet.

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Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which often enters the body through deep puncture wounds.

Which Statement Is TRUE About Tetanus Infection