Cold

Influenza (Common Cold): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate an influenza infection (cold): Fatigue Fever (mild fever if necessary). Sore throat, moderate Hoarseness Cough Conjunctivitis (conjunctivitis) Myalgia (muscle pain) Sneezing Rhinitis (initially watery, after 3-4 days purulent/purulent). Stuffy nose Symptoms usually persist for a week.

Influenza (Common Cold): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) The common cold involves the uptake of pathogens, usually viruses, into the nasopharynx. There, the viruses replicate (duplicate) in the epithelium. Increased seromucous (watery-mucous) secretions occur. The most common cold viruses belong to the viral genera of Rhino, Entero, Corona* , Mastadeno, and the family Paramyxoviridae. * Coronaviruses cause up to … Influenza (Common Cold): Causes