Question

Question
How would a person most likely contract gastroenteritis?
Responses

a not storing food properly

a not storing food properly

b not canning food properly

b not canning food properly

c not washing hands well enough

c not washing hands well enough

d not keeping food hot enough

Answer 1

A person would most likely contract gastroenteritis primarily through:

c not washing hands well enough

While the other options can contribute to foodborne illnesses, poor hand hygiene is a common way that viruses and bacteria (which cause gastroenteritis) are transmitted, especially in places where food is prepared or consumed.