All of the following apply to tetanus infection EXCEPT:
A) it is caused by an anaerobic, spore-forming bacillus.
B) the exotoxin causes strong skeletal muscle spasms.
C) death usually results from respiratory failure.
D) signs of fever, vomiting, stiff neck, and paralysis.

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Tetanus infection does not typically present with fever, vomiting, stiff neck, and paralysis; these are more characteristic of other infections like meningitis. Tetanus is characterized by muscle spasms and rigidity.

All of the Following Apply to Tetanus Infection EXCEPT