Your classmate complains of headache and cough. On the basis of certain symptoms, the doctor confirms that he is suffering from Pneumonia and not common cold. List these symptoms. Mention any two precautions to be followed to prevent the spread of this disease. ?
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Doctor confirms pneumonia on the basis of the following symptoms - fever/chills/grey - blue lips and finger nails
and not common cold as the following symptoms are not observed - Nasal congestion/sore throat/hoarseness.
the pneumonia is caused by a Bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumonia
The precautions that should be followed to prevent the spread of this disease is
1) Cover the nose when near the patient : this will inhibit the contact of bacteria.
2) Do not share glasses and utensils / articles used by the infected person.
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