Bacillus Intoxication is Caused By

Question

Bacillus intoxication is caused by
A)Bacillus subtilis.
B)Bacillus thuringiensis.
C)Bacillus anthracis.
D)Bacillus cereus.

Accepted Answer

Bacillus cereus is the bacterial species that can cause Bacillus intoxication through the production of enterotoxins that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The other choices are not known to cause intoxication in humans. Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus thuringiensis are commonly used as probiotics and insecticides, respectively, while Bacillus anthracis is the causative agent of anthrax disease.