Both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria can cause infections in people, generally in environments that enable the bacteria to thrive. which statement identifies the most likely infections? aerobic bacteria cause an infection in the kidney, and anaerobic bacteria cause an infection in the appendix. aerobic bacteria cause an infection on the surface of the brain, and anaerobic bacteria cause an infection in bone marrow. aerobic bacteria cause an infection in the stomach, and anaerobic bacteria cause an infection in the liver. aerobic bacteria cause an infection on the surface of the skin, and anaerobic bacteria cause an infection in a heart muscle.