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Stiffness of – Jaw- Arm and legs
In tetanus (lockjaw) 'the tone of various groups of muscles is increased. Difficulty in swallowing is usually the first indication of this stiffness. Then comes spasm of the muscles that close the jaw. When this symptom appears, it should be assumed that the patient has tetanus until indicated otherwise. Typically the stiffness of the muscles extends to the neck, back, abdomen, and extremities.
