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Match the following major signs and/or symptoms with a particular source of a food-borne or water-borne illness. Nausea; muscle pain; fatigue; facial swelling, especially around eyes Norovirus Clostridium botulinum Campylobacter jejuni Abdominal cramps, diarrhea (can be bloody), fever, and vomiting Stomach flu Blurry vision, difficulty swallowing, and general muscle weakness Sore throat and violent coughing Giardia Trichinella "Explosive" vomiting and watery, non bloody diarrhea Diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss Frequent urination

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Final answer:

The major signs and symptoms of food-borne or water-borne illnesses can be matched with specific sources of infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the provided information, the major signs and symptoms can be matched with the following sources of food-borne or water-borne illness:

  • Nausea; muscle pain; fatigue; facial swelling, especially around eyes: Norovirus
  • Abdominal cramps, diarrhea (can be bloody), fever, and vomiting: Campylobacter jejuni
  • Blurry vision, difficulty swallowing, and general muscle weakness: Clostridium botulinum
  • Sore throat and violent coughing: Trichinella
  • “Explosive” vomiting and watery, non-bloody diarrhea: Stomach flu
  • Diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss: Giardia
  • Frequent urination: no match provided

It is important to note that these matches are based on the symptoms mentioned and may not cover all possible sources of food-borne or water-borne illnesses.