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Microorganisms commonly causing diarrhoeal diseases are
  1. Escherichia coli, Shigella, Campylobacter and Bacillus pertussis
  2. Clostridium tetani, Giardia, Entamoeba histolytica, Salmonella, Shigella and Escherichia coli
  3. Escherichia coli, Giardia, Shigella, Campylobacter and Salmonella
  4. Neisseria, Treponema, Escherichia, Giardia, Shigella, Campylobacter and Salmonella

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Escherichia coli, Shigella, Campylobacter and Bacillus pertussis
B
Escherichia coli, Giardia, Shigella, Campylobacter and Salmonella
C
Neisseria, Treponema, Escherichia, Giardia, Shigella, Campylobacter and Salmonella
D
Clostridium tetani, Giardia, Entamoeba histolytica, Salmonella, Shigella and Escherichia coli
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Diarrhoea is a common symptom of gastrointestinal infections caused by a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses and protozoa. However, just a handful of organisms are responsible for most acute cases of childhood diarrhoea. Other major bacterial pathogens include E. coli, Shigella, Campylobacter and Salmonella, along with V. cholerae during epidemics.
So, the correct option is 'Option C'.

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