lockjaw


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an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds

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One of the biggest advantages of fishing softbody plastics for tarpon is that tarpon do get lockjaw and may not respond to any bait or artificial thrown their way.
I have male friends who confess to experiencing lockjaw when they are made to shop for personalized gifts to multiple recipients.
Toxins released from the bacteria cause the disease commonly called Lockjaw. The Flu/Rhino component is protection against some strains of these respiratory viruses.
However, there is no report in the literature of lockjaw (trismus) associated with this drug.
The final scene of the trailer features Lockjaw, the Inhuman BlackBolt's giant teleporting pet dog.
HOW do you tempt a salmon that is suffering from "lockjaw"?
Tetanus, commonly known as "lockjaw," is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system, causing painful tightening of muscles throughout the body.
The Bosch GSA18V-083 reciprocating saw features the Lockjaw blade holder and the Bosch Electronic Motor Protection (EMP) system.
claims lockjaw is the demon, calls lockjaw the true name of the creature come to seize and stiffen lip and limb and lung.
Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap) Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria (an infection of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat that makes breathing difficult), and pertussis (whooping cough).
His long support of jazz notables such as Eddy Lockjaw Davis, Buddy Tate and close relationships with big band greats such as Count Basie and Harry James is well documented.
Tetanus is otherwise known as lockjaw. Vaccines for it are routinely recommended for children and adults.
They include fever, headache, plus muscle stiffness in the arms, neck and back and in the jaw - hence the name lockjaw. As the condition progresses painful muscle spasms may develop.