Which of the following bacteria is responsible for the most common bacterial gastroenteritis in the United States, usually accompanied by frequent, bloody diarrhea?

A. Borrelia recurrentis
B. Campylobacter jejuni
C. Chlamydophila pneumoniae
D. Vibrio cholerae
E. Vibrio vulnificus


Answer: B

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