An individual presents with severe diarrhea and dehydration after returning from Latin America. The patient frequently purchased and ate seafood from the local street vendors. You would suspect

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Vibrio cholerae is the correct answer because it is commonly associated with outbreaks of severe diarrhea and dehydration, especially in regions with poor sanitation and is often linked to the consumption of contaminated water or food, including seafood. The patient's history of traveling to Latin America and consuming seafood from street vendors increases the likelihood of exposure to Vibrio cholerae.

An Individual Presents with Severe Diarrhea and Dehydration After Returning