Multiple choice

Which of the following food-borne pathogens can lead to secondary Guillain-Barré syndrome and periodontitis?

  1. Clostridium perfringens

  2. Campylobacter jejuni

  3. Listeria monocytogenes

  4. Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Campylobacter jejuni is recognised as one of the main causes of bacterial food-borne disease in many developed countries. This pathogen can be the underlying cause of secondary Guillain-Barré syndrome and periodontitis.

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