<prompt> All of the following regarding tetanus are true except:Caused by Clostridium tetaniSpores are present in the soilProduce tetanospasmin an endotoxinProduces spasm of muscles  <response>: TetanusCaused by Clostridium tetaniSpores are present in the soilThrives in dead or contaminated tissueProduce tetanospasmin an exotoxinProduces spasm of musclesMake sure patients are immunisedFor heavily contaminated wounds give anti-tetanus globulinKey Concept:Tetanospasmin is an exotoxin produced by C. tetani. 