In the United States, Individuals Become Infected with Vibrio Cholerae

Question

In the United States, individuals become infected with Vibrio cholerae most commonly by
A) consuming contaminated shellfish.
B) drinking contaminated water.
C) eating contaminated vegetables.
D) person-to-person contact.

Accepted Answer

Vibrio cholerae is most commonly transmitted through consumption of contaminated shellfish, especially oysters. It can also be transmitted through contaminated water or food, but shellfish remains the most common source of infection in the United States. Person-to-person transmission is rare.