NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
What are the symptoms of pneumonia?
Options
- AHigh fever, weakness, stomach pain, constipation, headache, loss of appetite
- BNasal congestion and discharge, sore throat, hoarseness, cough, headache, tiredness
- CSustained high fever (39° to 40°C), weakness, stomach pain, constipation, headache, loss of appetite
- DBluish lips and finger nails
Correct answer
A. High fever, weakness, stomach pain, constipation, headache, loss of appetite
Step-by-step solution
Bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae are responsible for the disease pneumonia in humans . The symptoms of pneumonia include fever, chills, cough, and headache. In severe cases, the lips and finger nails may turn gray to bluish in color . In severe cases, the lips and finger nails may turn gray to bluish in colour. A healthy person acquires the infection by inhaling the droplets/aerosols released by an infected person or even by sharing glasses and utensils with an infected person. Dyse