Which of the following bacteria would be most indicative of fecal contamination?

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E. coli is commonly found in the intestinal tracts of humans and other warm-blooded animals and is commonly used as an indicator of fecal contamination in water or food. Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are not necessarily indicative of fecal contamination, while Enterobacter aerogenes can be found in a variety of environments and is not specific to fecal contamination.

Which of the Following Bacteria Would Be Most Indicative of Fecal