A patient reports that since returning from overseas travel to a developing country, she has been experiencing stomach cramps and diarrhea. Which of the following food-borne organisms is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

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Stomach cramps and diarrhea are classic symptoms of E. coli infection, which is commonly transmitted through contaminated food or water in developing countries. Clostridium botulinum and C. perfringens are known for causing food poisoning with symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, while Listeria monocytogenes is more likely to cause flu-like symptoms such as fever and body aches.

A Patient Reports That Since Returning from Overseas Travel to a Developing