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Give the pathogen, mode of transmission, symptoms and prevention of disease common cold.

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Common cold.
Pathogen-Rhino virus.
Mode of transmission. Inhaling of direct droplets released from cough and sneezing of an infected person or through contaminated objects such as pens, books, computer keyboard etc.
Symptoms.
(i) The infection of nose and respiratory passage occurs.
(ii) Nasal congestion and discharge, sore throat, hoarseness, cough, headache and tiredness etc. which usually last for 3-7 days.
Prevention.
(i) Maintenance of personal and public hygiene.
(ii) Close contact with the infected persons or their belongings should be avoided.
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