Question

(a) Name the causative agents of pneumonia and common cold.
(b) How do these differ in their symptoms?
(c) Mention two symptoms common to both.

Answer 1

a)

pneumonia is caused by STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE and common cold caused by RHINOVIRUS.

b)

pneumonia is that bronchitis causes an inflammation of the air passages while pneumonia causes fluid in the lungs due to an infection. The common cold however, allows people to remain active and presents itself with a clear runny nose, cough, and a low-grade or no fever.

c)

* Shortness of breath

*Rapid, shallow breathing

*Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough

*Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue

*Nausea and vomiting, especially in small children

Answer 2

Answer:

Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae are responsible for the disease pneumonia. Common cold is caused by rhinoviruses.