Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Lock Jaw, i.e., difficulty in opening the mouth is a symptom of

  1. Cholera

  2. Plague

  3. Tetanus

  4. Diphtheria
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Explanation

Lockjaw (trismus) is a characteristic symptom of tetanus, caused by the toxin Clostridium tetani. This toxin causes severe muscle spasms and stiffness, particularly in the jaw muscles (hence 'lockjaw') and neck.

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