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Which of the following causative agents of bacterial meningitis is transmitted by contaminated food?A) Listeria monocytogenesB) Neisseria meningitidisC) Streptococcus pneumoniaeD) Haemophilus influenzaeE) Streptococcus agalactiae

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A) Listeria monocytogenes

Step-by-step explanation:

Listeria monocytogenes

It is the specific pathogen bacteria which causes the inefection , Listeriosis .

It is a anaerobic bacteria , hence can survive even in the absence of oxygen . It has the capability to grow and reproduce inside its host cell .

It is the most virulent foodborne pathogens .

The source by which this bacteria can spread is food .

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