Examples of infectious agents that produce enteric toxins are the norovirus and

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Norovirus is a known cause of viral gastroenteritis, while Escherichia coli is a bacteria that can produce enteric toxins such as Shiga toxin, leading to diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Salmonella is also a bacterial pathogen that can produce enteric toxins. Clostridium botulinum is a bacteria that produces a potent neurotoxin causing botulism, which affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis. Staphylococcus aureus is a bacteria that can produce enterotoxins leading to food poisoning. However, norovirus is specifically mentioned in the question stem as an infectious agent that produces enteric toxins, and Escherichia coli is a common cause of diarrhea, making choice A the best answer.

Examples of Infectious Agents That Produce Enteric Toxins Are the Norovirus