The colon is the large intestine; it is the lower part of your digestive tract. The intestine is a long, tubular organ consisting of the small intestine, the colon (large intestine) and the rectum, which is the last part of the colon.
About 10% of those infected die. Tetanus is caused by an infection with the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, dust and manure. The bacteria generally enter through a break in the skin such as a cut or puncture wound by a contaminated object.etanus, also known as lockjaw, is an infection characterized by muscle spasms.
1 Tetanus is caused by a type of bacteria (Clostridium tetani). 2  The tetanus bacteria often enter the body through a puncture wound, which can be caused by nails, splinters, insect bites, burns, any skin break, and injection-drug sites.3  All children and adults should be immunized against tetanus by receiving vaccinations. Tetanus is caused by a type of bacteria (Clostridium tetani). 2  The tetanus bacteria often enter the body through a puncture wound, which can be caused by nails, splinters, insect bites, burns, any skin break, and injection-drug sites. 3  All children and adults should be immunized against tetanus by receiving vaccinations.