(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.
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.