Which of the following best describes the pathogenesis of Type D enterotoxemia (pulpy kidney disease) in sheep caused by Clostridium perfringens?
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A
Epsilon toxin produced in the gut increases intestinal permeability and causes cerebral edema
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B
Alpha toxin produced systemically lyses red blood cells causing hemolytic anemia
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C
Beta toxin causes necrotic enteritis exclusively in neonatal piglets
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D
Iota toxin disrupts actin cytoskeleton causing flaccid paralysis