Which of the following bacteria are etiologic agents of foodborne gastroenteritis in the United States?

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Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., and Yersinia enterocolitica only inhabit the bowel at the time they are causing infection and are acquired by ingestion of contaminated foods or water. This is also the mode of transmission for the various types of E. coli that are known to cause gastrointestinal infections. In contrast, Yersinia pestis is unique among the Enterobacteriaceae that infect humans. This is the only species that is transmitted from animals by the bite of an insect (i.e., flea) vector.

Which of the Following Bacteria Are Etiologic Agents of Foodborne