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Which disease-causing microorganism is responsible for the largest number of cases of foodborne illness in the United States?

A. E coli.
B. Hepatitis A.
C. Salmonella.
D. Norovirus.

User Raj Verma
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Answer:

A. E coli

Step-by-step explanation:

E coli can cause diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting and others.

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D Norovirus

Step-by-step explanation:

Norovius is a positive sense RNA non envelope virus of the family Caliciviridae. It is reported to be responsible for the largest number of cases of food-borne illness with over 58% of food-borne illness attributed to the virus in the United State.

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