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Which of the following is a clinical sign of the condition described in the text?
Which of the following is a clinical sign of the condition described in the text?
- Weight gain and hyperactivity
- Increased thirst and urination
- Excessive salivation and panting
- Fever and loss of appetite (correct)
What is the primary mode of entry for the pathogen described in the text?
What is the primary mode of entry for the pathogen described in the text?
- Ingestion of spores (correct)
- Injection by insect bite
- Contact with infected skin
- Inhalation of spores
What is the consequence of the toxins produced by the pathogen in the skeletal muscles?
What is the consequence of the toxins produced by the pathogen in the skeletal muscles?
- Increased muscle strength
- Capillary damage and necrosis of myofibers (correct)
- Enhanced oxygen supply to muscles
- Reduction in muscle mass
What effect does the pathogen have on blood viscosity and heart function?
What effect does the pathogen have on blood viscosity and heart function?
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What is a postmortem lesion commonly associated with the condition described?
What is a postmortem lesion commonly associated with the condition described?
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