Fireworks in the early 20th century caused a public health problem known as “patriotic tetanus” due to infected shrapnel causing disease. Tetanus is not contagious and can be caused by various things, including burns and animal bites. It kills about 90% of those who do not receive treatment.
Fireworks have always had the potential to be dangerous, but in the early 20th century they were especially so. Once firecrackers, Roman candles, and other explosive devices became readily accessible to the public, Independence Day celebrations became big and colorful events. But those crowded parties meant to honor the free soil America stands on failed to take into account something else about that soil: the danger inherent in it. Lurking just under our feet is the bacterium known as Clostridium tetani, which causes tetanus if it gets inside you. With all the fireworks exploding and blank pistol cartridges being fired, it was only a matter of time before infected shrapnel caused disease, and they did so in such a big way that the resulting public health problem became known. such as “patriotic tetanus” or “patriotic lockjaw” (tightening of the jaw muscles is one of the most feared symptoms of tetanus). Nearly two-thirds of the 20 explosive-related deaths of July 1,531 between 1903 and 1909 were caused by tetanus. The scourge continued for several years, finally coming to an end as access to tetanus antitoxin became widespread.
The Terror of Tetanus:
Tetanus kills about 90% of those who do not receive treatment.
Although tetanus is a type of infection, it is not contagious.
Tetanus can be caused by stepping on something rusty, but it can also be caused by a bite from a dog or other animal, or even burns.
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