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A 4-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician due to worsening weakness in his legs. According to his mother, the patient had a low-grade fever and several episodes of vomiting two weeks ago. They are from Pakistan and are currently visiting relatives in the United States. The patient is otherwise healthy and takes no medications. His temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 94/min, respirations are 9/min, blood pressure is 100/74 mmHg, and O2 saturation is 95% on room air. Neurologic examination is notable for bilateral lower extremity weakness, greater on the left than the right, as well as atrophy of the proximal lower extremity musculature. His speech is noted to be slightly dysarthric. Which of the following best describes the organism and mechanism of transmission responsible for this patient’s symptoms?  

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