Enteritis is a widespread disease in India. It is caused by

Viruses

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Mosquito bite

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Ingesting cysts with food and drinks

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Ingesting cysts with food and drinks
In cases of gastroenteritis, the key features are the rapidity of onset of symptoms following ingestion of contaminated food or drink with cysts. Symptoms usually occur within 12 hours of toxin ingestion as compared to an incubation period of 24-72 hours for infections. So, the correct answer is option C.

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