Tetanus differs from botulism in that
4-26-2013
A) tetanus results in flaccid paralysis while botulism paralysis is rigid.
B) tetanus results from an exotoxin;botulism results from an endotoxin.
C) there is a vaccine for botulism,but not for tetanus.
D) muscles cannot relax in tetanus;muscles cannot contract in botulism.
E) All of the choices are correct.
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