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After consuming a dish of mutton, a person complained of nausea , vomitting , diarrhoea, and pain in the abdomen
b) What causes this disease ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Symptoms**: The person experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain after eating mutton. These symptoms are commonly associated with gastrointestinal issues. 2. **Recognize the Condition**: The symptoms described are indicative of food poisoning, which is a common condition that arises from consuming contaminated food. 3. **Determine the Cause**: Food poisoning is primarily caused by the presence of harmful microorganisms in food. These microorganisms can include bacteria, viruses, or fungi. ...
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