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A person can catch cold from...

A person can catch cold from

A

a healthy person

B

a handshake

C

a sudden drop in temperature

D

none of these.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Disease**: The question is about how a person can catch a cold, specifically the common cold, which is primarily caused by viruses, particularly Rhinoviruses. 2. **Identifying Symptoms**: Common cold symptoms include a sore throat, cough, headache, and tiredness. These symptoms typically last for 3 to 7 days. 3. **Transmission of the Virus**: The common cold spreads through droplets that are expelled when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can be inhaled by a healthy person or can land on surfaces. 4. **Evaluating the Options**: - **From a Healthy Person**: This option is incorrect because a healthy person does not have the virus to transmit. - **A Handshake**: This option is correct. If an infected person coughs or sneezes, droplets can land on their hands and be transferred to another person through a handshake. - **A Sudden Drop in Temperature**: This option is incorrect. While cold weather can influence immunity, it does not directly cause a cold. - **None of These**: This option is incorrect since a handshake can indeed lead to catching a cold. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that a person can catch a cold from a handshake, as it allows for the transfer of infectious droplets from an infected person. **Final Answer**: A person can catch cold from a handshake. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Disease**: The question is about how a person can catch a cold, specifically the common cold, which is primarily caused by viruses, particularly Rhinoviruses. 2. **Identifying Symptoms**: Common cold symptoms include a sore throat, cough, headache, and tiredness. These symptoms typically last for 3 to 7 days. 3. **Transmission of the Virus**: The common cold spreads through droplets that are expelled when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can be inhaled by a healthy person or can land on surfaces. ...
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