Coxiella burnetii is highly resistant to heat compared with many vegetative bacterial pathogens and has historically been used as a reference organism when assessing the adequacy of milk pasteurization. Effective pasteurization should destroy such heat-resistant pathogens while maintaining milk quality.
An indicator organism for efficient pasteurization is:
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This question is part of 🦠 Microbiology within the broader 🧬 Medical Science subject and appears in the PPSC Punjab Public Service Commission preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.