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Common Communicable Diseases

Question 7 • Health and Wellness Education

If an older person went to the doctor with a fever, chills, body aches, and a cough, what would the doctor most likely suspect the person has?

Answer
A
strep throat
B
common cold
C
meningitis
D
influenza

Explanation

Fever, chills, body aches, and cough are common symptoms of influenza (the flu), which can be especially concerning in older adults. Strep throat mainly causes a sore throat, while a common cold usually causes milder symptoms. The best answer is D, influenza.

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