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(a) Name the causitive agents of pneumonia and common cold.

(b) How do these differ in their symtoms?

(c) Mention two symptoms common to both.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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a) Pneumonia is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza

Common cold is caused by Rhinovirus.

(b) Symptoms which are different-

Pneumonia - fever, chills, in severe cases lips and finger mails, may turn gray to bluish in colour.

Common cold - nasal congestion and discharge. sore throat, hoarseness, tiredness.

(c) Common symptoms include cough and headache.

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