Assertion : Escherichia coli, Shigella sp. And salmonella sp. Are all responsible for diarrhoeal diseases.
Reason : Dehydration is common to all types of diarrhoeal disease and adequate supply of fluids and electrolytes should be ensured.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

B

Explanation

Parasites and Bacteria both cause diarrhea including campylobacter, salmonella, Shigella and E. coli. Common symptoms of diarrhea are frequent loose, watery stools, abdominal cramps and abdominal pain.