One of the most common agents of food borne illnesses in the United States is: 1

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One of the most common agents of food borne illnesses in the United States is: 1. Staphylococcus aureus 2. Streptococcus pyogenes 3. Clostridium botulinum 4. Helicobacter pylori 5. none of the above One of the most common agents of food borne illnesses in the United States is: 1. Staphylococcus aureus 2. Streptococcus pyogenes 3. Clostridium botulinum 4. Helicobacter pylori 5. none of the above One of the most common agents of food borne illnesses in the United States is: 1. Staphylococcus aureus 2. Streptococcus pyogenes 3. Clostridium botulinum 4. Helicobacter pylori 5. none of the above

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3. Clostridium botulinum.

This is a Gram positive, rod shaped bacteria which is anaerobic. It produces a neurotoxin called botulinum. This toxin can cause paralysis in humans and is a leading cause of food borne illness or food poisoining.

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