Most traveler's diarrhea is caused by ________.

A. ingesting unfamiliar spices
B. viruses, such as hepatitis A, spread by food handlers
C. bacterial infections, especially Shigella dysenteriae, from contaminated food and water
D. parasites, especially Cryptosporidium, in the water supply


Answer: C

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