Question

for which pathogen is a vaccine available?
salmonella
streptococcus pneumoniae
neisseria gonorrhaea
shigella
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part d
which of these pathogens are transmitted via contaminated food?
select all that apply.
neisseria gonorrhaea
streptococcus pneumoniae
campylobacter
shigella
salmonella

Explanation:

• Salmonella: Vaccines are available for certain Salmonella serovars like Salmonella typhi (Typhoid vaccine). It can be transmitted via contaminated food.
• Streptococcus pneumoniae: Vaccines (e.g., pneumococcal vaccines) are available. But it is not typically transmitted via contaminated food.
• Neisseria gonorrhaeae: No vaccine is available. It is mainly transmitted through sexual contact.
• Shigella: No widely - available vaccine. It is transmitted via fecal - oral route (contaminated food and water).
• Campylobacter: No vaccine. It is transmitted via contaminated food (especially undercooked poultry).

Answer:

• For the first question (vaccine available): Salmonella
• For the second question (transmitted via contaminated food): Shigella, Salmonella