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Many diseases can be diagnosed by observing the symptoms in the patient. Which group of symptoms are indicative of pneumonia ?

A

Difficulty in respiration, fever, chills, cough, headache

B

Constipation, abdominal pain, cramps, blood clots

C

Nasal congestion and discharge, cough, sorethroat, headache

D

High fever, weakness, stomach pain, loss of appetite and constipation

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Bacteria like Steptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae are responsible for the disease pneumonia in humans which infects the alveoli (air filled sacs) of the lungs. As a result of the infection, the alveoli get filled with fluid leading to severe problems in respiration. The symptoms of pneumonia include fever, chills, cough and headache.
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