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A foodborne pathogen that can cause meningitis is _____.

A. Streptococcus pneumoniae
B. Staphylococcus epidermidis
C. Listeria monocytogenes
D. Neisseria meningitidis

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Answer:

C. Listeria monocytogenes

Step-by-step explanation:

Meningitis is an infectious disease caused by the infection of meninges by virus or bacterial. This can lead to confusion, vomiting, depression etc.

When food that has been contaminated by a pathogen called listeria monocytogenes is consumed, it can develop into meningitis. Meningitis can be treated and controlled by the use of antibiotics, and in some cases the combination of two or more types may be required depending on the nature of infection.

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