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Name the causative organism and symptoms of common cold?

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Common cold:It is caused by the rhino viruses.These viruses infect the nasal and respiratory passages,but not the lungs.
Its symptoms include:
(a)Nasal congestion and discharge,
(b)Sore throat
(C )Cough
(d)Headache
(e )Tiredness and
(f)Hoarseness which lasts for 3-7 days. IT transmits by:Droplets released during cough and sneezing by an infected person and Contaminated objects/articles.
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