What Common Organism Invades the Full Thickness of the Bowel

Question

What common organism invades the full thickness of the bowel with lymphatic spread?
A) Vibrio cholerae
B) Campylobacter jejuni
C) Salmonella Typhi
D) Aeromonas spp.

Accepted Answer

Salmonella Typhi is the only option out of the given organisms that is known to invade the full thickness of the bowel with lymphatic spread. Vibrio cholerae, Campylobacter jejuni, and Aeromonas spp. typically cause infections that are limited to the lining of the intestines.