Which of the following is a chronic disease?

Common cold

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Food poisoning

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Typhoid

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AIDS

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Solution

The correct option is D AIDS
AIDS is a chronic disease. It lasts for a lifetime and has an adverse effect on the human health. On the other hand, common cold, typhoid and food poisoning are called acute diseases as they last for a shorter period of time.

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