Tetanus Vs Cellulitis



Tetanus

Cellulitis

Cause

Clostridium Tetani bacteria

Bacterial infection (various bacteria)

Transmission

Enter through wounds

Enter through broken skin or wounds

Source

Commonly found in soil and manure

Bacteria already present on the skin

Contagious

Not transmitted from person to person

Not transmitted from person to person

Symptoms

Difficulty swallowing, muscle spasms, "Lockjaw" 

Swelling, redness, pain, fever, pus discharge

Treatment

Cleaning of the wound, antibiotics, muscle spasm control

Antibiotics, warm compress, rest, elevation

Prevention

Tetanus vaccination

Good hygiene, proper wound care

Complications

Muscle stiffness, respiratory problems, seizures

Amputation, shock, serious infections if untreated

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