EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and seasonal coronaviruses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Influenza is a viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and, occasionally, lungs. Infection usually lasts for about a week and is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, aching muscles, headache, and severe malaise, non-productive cough, sore throat, and rhinitis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The virus family that causes the most colds is called rhinovirus. Rhinoviruses cause up to 40% of colds, and this virus family has at least 100 distinct virus types in its group. Other important upper respiratory virus families are named coronavirus, adenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus.

Detailed explanation-4: -More than 200 viruses can cause a cold, but rhinoviruses are the most common type. Viruses that cause colds can spread from person to person through the air and close personal contact.

Detailed explanation-5: -COVID-19. Influenza (the flu) HIV, which can lead to AIDS. Meningitis (there is also bacterial meningitis) Pneumonia (there is also bacterial pneumonia) Human papillomavirus (HPV) Herpes. Rotavirus. More items