translation.en: After an incubation period averaging two weeks (sometimes longer), the toxin produced by the bacteria in the wound is absorbed and starts producing its effects.
translation.mt: Wara perjodu ta’ inkubazzjoni ta’ medja ta’ ġimagħtejn (xi kultant itwal), it-tossin li huwa magħmul mill-batterji ġewwa l-ferita jiġi assorbit u jibda jipproduċi l-effetti tiegħu.