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Most common causative agent for acute diarrhoea is

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Virus

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Protozoa

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C

Bacteria

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D

Algae

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Solution

The correct option is A Virus
Acute diarrhea starts quickly and lasts a short time, usually 1 to 3 days. It can last up to 2 weeks. Most cases of acute, watery diarrhea are caused by viruses (viral gastroenteritis). The most common ones in children are rotavirus and in adults are norovirus.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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