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Bacteriology

Clostridium tetani and Clostridium botulinum

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An inadequately immunized adult develops jaw stiffness and painful generalized spasms several days after a soil-contaminated puncture wound. A door slamming triggers a prolonged contraction of the trunk muscles. The patient remains alert between spasms.

Which synaptic alteration best explains the excessive motor activity?