Which of the following is a parasite that can cause gastrointestinal illness through contaminated water, animal contact, or person-to-person transmission? A) Cryptosporidium B) Sal... Which of the following is a parasite that can cause gastrointestinal illness through contaminated water, animal contact, or person-to-person transmission? A) Cryptosporidium B) Salmonella Typhi C) Giardia Lamblia D) Campylobacter
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which organism among the listed options is a parasite known to cause gastrointestinal illness through specific transmission methods, such as contaminated water, animal contact, or human-to-human interactions.
Answer
Cryptosporidium
The final answer is A) Cryptosporidium.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is A) Cryptosporidium.
More Information
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that is commonly associated with waterborne diseases and can cause gastrointestinal illnesses. It is frequently transmitted through contaminated water and person-to-person contact.
Tips
Some might confuse Giardia lamblia as it is also a parasite causing gastrointestinal issues, but Cryptosporidium is more frequently associated with waterborne outbreaks.
Sources
- Waterborne Diseases - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
- Enteric Protozoa: Giardia and Cryptosporidium - Canada.ca - canada.ca
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