NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -DPT vaccine The Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus (DPT) vaccine is a trivalent vaccine that incorporates toxoids and killed bacteria from the 3 different bacteria which cause the 3 diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tetanus is caused by a bacteria called Clostridium tetani, which makes its home in soil, dust, and feces. If you get a puncture wound from something that’s been exposed to any one of those elements, regardless of whether there’s rust, it’s possible to become infected with tetanus.

Detailed explanation-3: -You may need a tetanus vaccine if the injury has broken your skin and your tetanus vaccinations are not up to date. Tetanus is a serious but rare condition that can be fatal if untreated. The bacteria that can cause tetanus can enter your body through a wound or cut in your skin.