A baby arrives at an emergency room suffering from violent muscles spasms and difficulty breathing. The babyʹs body is so rigid a proper exam is difficult, but the staff note the baby is only a few weeks old and the umbilicus has not healed properly. The signs are consistent with which of the following diseases?

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The symptoms of violent muscle spasms, difficulty breathing, and rigidity, along with an improperly healed umbilicus, are indicative of neonatal tetanus, which can occur when the umbilical stump is infected with Clostridium tetani.

A Baby Arrives at an Emergency Room Suffering from Violent