common cold
An illness usually caused by a virus characterized by mild fever, sneezing, coughing, and fatigue.
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The Common Cold
Last Modified: November 18, 2010
The common cold is an illness that affects countless people every year. It can be caused by a number of different viruses, in fact, there are over 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Adults get… View Full Article
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