Three days after eating an undercooked hamburger patty at a picnic,Grace experienced intestinal cramps and bloody diarrhea.When Grace became too weak to walk,her roommate took her to the emergency room of a hospital.Grace required treatment for kidney failure.Based on this information,which of the following food-borne pathogens was most likely responsible for Grace's serious illness?

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The symptoms described in the case (bloody diarrhea, kidney failure) are consistent with an infection caused by E.coli O157:H7, a dangerous strain of E.coli commonly found in undercooked ground beef. Staphylococcus aureus can cause symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, but not bloody diarrhea or kidney failure. Bacillus cereus typically causes mild food poisoning that resolves within 24 hours. Trichinella is a parasite that is usually associated with undercooked pork, not ground beef.

Three Days After Eating an Undercooked Hamburger Patty at a Picnic,Grace