Clostridium tetani can be found all over the world, in all age groups and populations. It is found primarily in the soil, dust, and manure in densely populated areas that are hot and humid and effects older adults due to inadequate vaccination . In this case, the patient is a 78-year-old rancher in Greeley, Colorado where it tends to be wet, humid and hot most of the summer and wet and cold in the winter. Bill has no prior health issues but has indicated his vaccinations may not be up to date. Bill has an open wound that has come into contact with dirt and fecal matter found in the
Clostridium tetani can be found all over the world, in all age groups and populations. It is found primarily in the soil, dust, and manure in densely populated areas that are hot and humid and effects older adults due to inadequate vaccination . In this case, the patient is a 78-year-old rancher in Greeley, Colorado where it tends to be wet, humid and hot most of the summer and wet and cold in the winter. Bill has no prior health issues but has indicated his vaccinations may not be up to date. Bill has an open wound that has come into contact with dirt and fecal matter found in the