What are the common means by which diseases such as common cold and chickenpox spread?

Inhalation of germs

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Hand-to-face contact

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Washing hand before meal

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Improper or irregular exercise

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The correct options are
A
Inhalation of germs

B
Hand-to-face contact

Infectious illnesses like cold and influenza caused by pathogens like rhinovirus, SARS, etc. are transmitted through droplets in the air. Touching the mouth, nose, or eyes with hands that are contaminated with disease-causing germs is another common way to get infected by the common cold, chicken pox and other communicable diseases.

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