The viral pathogen that frequently causes acute diarrhea in young children is:
a. Giardia organisms. c. Rotavirus.
b. Shigella organisms. d. Salmonella organisms.
ANS: C
Rotavirus is the most frequent viral pathogen that causes diarrhea in young children. Giardia and Salmonella are bacterial pathogens that cause diarrhea. Shigella is a bacterial pathogen that is uncommon in the United States.
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