
Which organism can grow at refrigeration temperatures (≈4°C) and is an important cause of neonatal meningitis and foodborne infection from unpasteurized dairy?
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Options:
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Salmonella enterica
- Campylobacter jejuni
Correct answer: Listeria monocytogenes
Explanation: Listeria monocytogenes is a facultative intracellular gram‑positive rod notable for growth at ~4°C and for causing neonatal meningitis and late‑term fetal infection; it is classically linked to unpasteurized dairy and deli meats.
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