The organism found in contaminated powdered infant formula that can cause meningitis is ________.

A. Cryptococcus neoformans
B. Streptococcus agalactiae
C. Escherichia coli O157:H7
D. Cronobacter sakazakii
E. Escherichia coli K1


Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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