What is the other name of tetanus caused by toxin producing bacteria called clostridium tetani?

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1. Tetanus is an infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani which produces a neurotoxin.

2. The toxin causes sustained contraction of the jaw muscles, a condition clinically called "trismus".

3. The common name for trismus due to tetanus is "lockjaw".

Therefore the correct choice is option (1) Lockjaw.

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