This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Infectious Disease, Subject name: Pathology
Zenker's degeneration of the abdominal musculature is seen in: 
Select and explain. 
A. Cholera, B. Myotonia congenita, C. Amyloidosis, D. Typhoid
D: Typhoid
Answer: D: Typhoid 
Explanation: Ans. d (Typhoid). (Ref. Textbook of pathology by Harsh Mohan 5th ed. Chapter 3)If the muscle sheath is intact, sarcolemmal tubes containing histiocytes appear along the endomysial tube which, in about 3 months, restores properly oriented muscle fibres e.g. in Zenker's degeneration of the abdominal musculature in typhoid.