Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani. Tetanus bacteria are everywhere in the environment, including soil, dust and manure.ertain breaks in the skin that are more likely to get infected with tetanus bacteria. These include: 1  Wounds contaminated with dirt, poop (feces), or spit (saliva). 2  Wounds caused by an object puncturing the skin, like a nail or needle (puncture wounds). 3  Burns. 4  Crush injuries. 5  Injuries with dead tissue.
Photo: Alsolâs Jewels at Cap Cana resort is one of many Dominican Republic resorts to open in recent years. (Photo by Brian Major) After a record-setting 2014, the Dominican Republic is halfway to the goal of 10 million annual visitors set last year by Danilo Medina, the countryâs president. Dominican Republic airports recorded a record 5,141,377 non-resident arrivals in 2014, according to the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic.
The U.S. ChargÃ© dâAffaires in the Dominican Republic is Patrick Dunn; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List. The Dominican Republic maintains an embassy in the United States at 1715 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel. 202-332-6280). More information about the Dominican Republic is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here: Department of State Dominican Republic Page.