The table below shows the symptoms of some diseases that are caused by bacteria. Disease Symptoms vomiting, abdominal pain, coughing, muscular weakness, visual disturbance botulism inflammation of lungs, fever, shortness of breath, fluid in lungs pneumonia typhoid fever red rashes, high fever, intestinal bleeding tetanus uncontrolled contractions of voluntary muscles Which two diseases listed in the table affect the digestive system? Be sure to support your reasoning with evidence from the table. Please write in complete sentences.

The table below shows the symptoms of some diseases that are caused by bacteria. Disease Symptoms vomiting, abdominal pain, coughing, muscular weakness, visual disturbance botulism inflammation of lungs, fever, shortness of breath, fluid in lungs pneumonia typhoid fever red rashes, high fever, intestinal bleeding tetanus uncontrolled contractions of voluntary muscles Which two diseases listed in the table affect the digestive system? Be sure to support your reasoning with evidence from the table. Please write in complete sentences.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter21: Infection Control And Medical Asepsis

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