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Human Health and Diseases

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How does a healthy person acquire pneumonia?

How does a healthy person acquire pneumonia?

Options

  1. ABy inhaling droplets/aerosols released by an infected person
  2. BBy sharing glasses and utensils with an infected person
  3. CBy touching contaminated objects such as pens, books, cups, doorknobs, computer keyboard, or mouse
  4. DAll of the above

Correct answer

A. By inhaling droplets/aerosols released by an infected person

Step-by-step solution

Many viruses also cause diseases in human beings. Rhino viruses represent one such group of viruses which cause one of the most infectious human ailments – the common coldA healthy person acquires pneumonia by inhaling the droplets/aerosols released by an infected person or by sharing glasses and utensils with an infected person.Rhino viruses represent one group of viruses that cause one of the most infectious human ailments – the common cold. The common cold is characterized by nasal congestion and discharge, sore throat, hoarseness, cough, headache, tiredness, etc., which usually last for 3-7 days.

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