Question

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

• A. Breathing in germs in the air
• B. Hand-to-face contact
• C. Inadequate sleep
• D. Stress

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

Hand-to-face contact

The most common way to catch infectious illnesses like cold and influenza is through droplet infection through air. Touching the mouth, nose, or eyes with hands that are contaminated with disease-causing germs is another common way to get infected by these diseases.