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 Dominican Republic's population was 9,760,000 in 2007. In 2010 31.2% of the population was under 15 years of age, with 6% of the population aged over 65 years of age. There were 103 males for every 100 females in 2007.