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 | | Tetany occurs when the concentration of calcium ions (Ca) in extracellular fluids such as plasma falls below normal. |
 | | Mild tetany is characterized by tingling in the fingers, toes, and lips; acute tetany, consisting of severe muscular contractions, tremors, and cramps, can result in death. |
 | | Muscle tetany is also caused by the pathogenic bacterium Clostridium tetani in the disease tetanus. |
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