Asked by Ivannanda Falahandhika on May 02, 2024
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Which bacteria is the cause of potentially fatal diarrhea?
A) Vibrio cholerae
B) Helicobacter pylori
C) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
D) Streptococcus
E) Lactobacillus
Vibrio Cholerae
A bacterium that causes cholera, a severe diarrheal illness, through contaminated water or food.
Helicobacter Pylori
A type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and can cause ulcers and sometimes lead to stomach cancer.
- Recognize the role of microorganisms in disease causation and their impact on human health.
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Jeronimo Morales SamuelMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Vibrio cholerae is the bacteria that causes potentially fatal diarrhea, specifically cholera. Helicobacter pylori is known to cause stomach ulcers, Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis, Streptococcus can cause a variety of infections but not typically fatal diarrhea, and Lactobacillus is a beneficial bacteria often found in probiotics.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of microorganisms in disease causation and their impact on human health.