Tetanus develops from a puncture wound because
A) the organism gains access to the circulatory system and then invades the nervous system.
B) the endotoxin is released at the site of the infection and can travel to the nervous system.
C) endospores germinate in anoxic conditions.
D) of all of the above.

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Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which forms endospores that can germinate in anoxic (oxygen-poor) conditions, such as those found in deep puncture wounds.

Tetanus Develops from a Puncture Wound Because