Question

Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles in skin. One type occurs when your skin is irritated by shaving. Which species of bacterium is re-
sponsible for this condition?

Answer 1

10. Thoroughly cooking meat and washing fruits and vegetables can prevent food poisoning from which two pathogens?

Answer 2

The most common species of bacteria responsible for folliculitis from shaving is Staphylococcus aureus.

Answer 3

Thoroughly cooking meat can prevent food poisoning from Salmonella, while washing fruits and vegetables can prevent food poisoning from E. coli.