Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Bacteria like Streptococcus 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