An Important Intestinal Pathogen Generally Acquired from Contaminated Food or Water

Question

An important intestinal pathogen generally acquired from contaminated food or water is
A) Clostridium perfringens.
B) Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
C) Ebola virus.
D) Escherichia coli O157:H7.

Accepted Answer

Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a pathogenic strain of E. coli that is commonly transmitted through contaminated food or water. It can cause severe diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms, and has been responsible for numerous outbreaks of foodborne illness. The other options, while also potential pathogens, are not commonly acquired through contaminated food or water.