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Question

The pathogen responsible for common cold is:

  1. Orthomixo virus
  2. Rhino virus
  3. Leukaemia virus
  4. Polio virus

Answer:

Option B: Rhino virus

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rhino virus”.

Rhinoviruses are the primary culprits behind the common cold.