A man visits a new doctor complaining that he notices that he bruises easily and when he cuts himself, it is hard to get the bleeding to stop. Both of these symptoms are typical of vitamin K deficiency. Which of the following would be most likely to cause a deficiency of vitamin K?

Becoming infected with a strain of E. coli from another person by not washing his hands well.

Getting an E. coli infection from eating meat that was handled poorly and cooked inadequately.

Taking antibiotics long-term which would kill off the healthy E. coli in his intestines.

Eating yogurt with bact

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A man visits a new doctor complaining that he notices that he bruises easily and when he cuts himself, it is hard to get the bleeding to stop. Both of these symptoms are typical of vitamin K deficiency. Which of the following would be most likely to cause a deficiency of vitamin K?

 Becoming infected with a strain of E. coli from another person by not washing his hands well.

 Getting an E. coli infection from eating meat that was handled poorly and cooked inadequately.

 Taking antibiotics long-term which would kill off the healthy E. coli in his intestines.

 Eating yogurt with bact

anonymous · Answer

If i remember correctly E. Coli bacterium dies at 60-70degrees celcius when heated. Therefore the most probable reason would been "Handled poorly & Cooked inadequately".