Cholera is a Serious Gastrointestinal Illness Caused by Bacteria of the Genus

Question

Cholera is a serious gastrointestinal illness caused by bacteria of the genus
A)Escherichia.
B)Salmonella.
C)Vibrio.
D)Acinetobacter.

Accepted Answer

Cholera is caused by bacteria of the genus Vibrio, specifically Vibrio cholerae. Escherichia and Salmonella are also bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness, but they do not typically cause cholera. Acinetobacter is a genus of bacteria that can cause infections, but it is not associated with gastrointestinal illness.