5 Questions
Which pathogen is associated with bacterial cause of common cold complications?
Group A β-hemolytic streptococci
What is the most common viral cause of common cold?
Rhinoviruses
What is the most common form of pharyngitis accompanying common cold?
Sore throat
Which infection is important to recognize and treat early due to associated potential complications?
Streptococcal tonsillitis
What is a possible bacterial complication of common cold?
Both A and B
Study Notes
Pathogens Associated with Common Cold Complications
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is associated with bacterial causes of common cold complications.
- The most common viral cause of common cold is Rhinovirus.
Pharyngitis and Infections
- The most common form of pharyngitis accompanying common cold is Acute Viral Pharyngitis.
- Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) infection is important to recognize and treat early due to associated potential complications.
- A possible bacterial complication of common cold is Otitis Media.
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