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The common cold is caused by...

The common cold is caused by

A

Rhino viruses

B

Streptococcus pneumoniae

C

Salmonella typhimurium

D

Plasmodium vivax.

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Common cold is caused by some 100 types of Rhino viruses. Symptoms of common cold are irritation of nasal tract, nasal congestion, flow of mucus, sore throat, sneezing , cough, headache and mild fever.
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