As the word implies, interstate means anything that involves more than a single state. There are carriers and transport companies that operate in several states and their trucks pass between many states. For this, these carriers have to obtain authorization from different states.
Clostridium tetani: Clostridium tetani is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: 1  Bacterial diseases. 2  Vaccine-preventable diseases. 3  Conditions involving a pathogen. 4  Child health conditions. 5  Muscle conditions. 6  Musculoskeletal conditions. 7  Oral conditions.
Tetanus (also called lockjaw or trismus) is a serious, often fatal disease that affects the muscles and nerves. Although tetanus can be serious, the good news is that it's rare in the United States. Tetanus is caused by a type of bacteria called Clostridium tetani that usually live in soil. The bacteria produce a toxin (a chemical or poison that harms the body). This toxin attaches to nerves around a wound area and is carried inside the nerves to the brain or spinal cord.