What is the Most Common Cause of Bacterial Gastroenteritis in the World

Question

What is the most common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in the world?
A) Salmonella Typhi
B) Campylobacter jejuni
C) Shigella sonnei
D) Yersinia enterocolitica

Accepted Answer

Campylobacter jejuni is the most common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide, causing an estimated 400-500 million infections and 100,000 deaths annually. Salmonella Typhi is the cause of typhoid fever, which is a less common form of gastroenteritis. Shigella sonnei and Yersinia enterocolitica are also less common causes.