A patient develops watery diarrhea after consuming contaminated seafood during a trip abroad. Stool culture reveals Gram-negative, comma-shaped rods that are highly motile and grow well in alkaline media. Which organism is the most likely cause?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Vibrio cholerae is a Gram-negative, comma-shaped rod that causes watery diarrhea. It is highly motile and grows optimally in alkaline conditions, commonly associated with contaminated seafood or water.