In most Western nations, infectious diarrheal illnesses are relatively rare, compared to the incidence of these illnesses in tropical nations. Which of the following organisms is NOT a cause of diarrhea?

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Enterococci are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are a common cause of urinary tract infections and bacteremia. They are not implicated in diarrheal illnesses, although all the other listed organisms are. Cyclospora is a protozoan parasite. E. coli and Campylobacter are bacterial causes of diarrhea.

In Most Western Nations, Infectious Diarrheal Illnesses Are Relatively Rare