Question

A common food intoxication is caused by enterotoxin-producing strains of ________. A) Staphylococcus aureus B) Staphylococcus epidermidis C) Staphylococcus saprophyticus D) Streptococcus pyogenes E) Streptococcus agalactiae

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is A: Staphylococcus aureus

Explanation:

A common food poisoning is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus is a very common bacterium and is present in almost half of the world's population. Its main source of contamination is food, hence the use of good and personal hygiene standards is mandatory when handling them.