The Most Common Bacterial Cause of Diarrhea That Sends People

Question

The most common bacterial cause of diarrhea that sends people to doctors in the United States is
A) Salmonella.
B) Staphylococcus.
C) Vibrio.
D) Escherichia.
E) Campylobacter.

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in the US is Campylobacter, which is responsible for an estimated 1.3 million illnesses every year. Salmonella and Escherichia are also common causes of foodborne illness and diarrhea, but Campylobacter is the most prevalent of the choices listed. Staphylococcus and Vibrio are less common causes of foodborne illness in the US.