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A specific type of gram-negative bacteria contains endotoxin in the bacterial cell envelope. What is the likely clinical manifestation if these bacteria become pathogenic?

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Fever.

Step-by-step explanation:

If gram-negative bacteria contain a small amount of Endotoxin in the circulatory system can cause different types of infections such as inflammation, bleeding, hypertension, clotting, and fever.

Endotoxin is known as glycolipids, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) the most potent toxic molecule which is capable of causing lethal shock. It is present in the bacterial cell wall.

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