Which of the following species causes an illness that can be prevented by immunization?

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Bordetella pertussis is the causative agent of pertussis or whooping cough, which can be prevented by immunization with the pertussis vaccine. Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes gonorrhea, which does not have a vaccine available yet. Vibrio cholerae causes cholera, which does have a vaccine available but may not be routinely recommended for everyone. Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium associated with ulcers and gastritis, but it does not have a vaccine available.

Which of the Following Species Causes an Illness That Can