Q. Regarding common cold consider the following statements I. Rhinovirus is responsible for common cold which infects the nasal epithelium and respiratory passage but not the lungs II. The symptoms of common cold included nasal congestion and discharge, sore throat, gruffiness, cough, headache and tiredness Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
A) Only I
B) Only II
C) I and II
D) None of these
Explanation
Rhinovirus represents one such group of viruses, which causes one of the most infectious human ailments- the common cold. They infect the nose and respiratory passage. Symptoms of common cold are nasal congestion and discharge, sore throat, hoarseness, cough, headache, tiredness, etc.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.