Choose the incorrect statement with respect to the common cold.

  • A
    Rhinovirus causes the common cold.
  • B
    Rhinovirus infects the nose,respiratory passage,and lungs.
  • C
    The common cold is characterised by nasal congestion and discharge,sore throat,hoarseness,cough,headache,tiredness,etc.
  • D
    Droplets resulting from the cough or sneezes of an infected person are inhaled directly or transmitted through contaminated objects and can cause infection in a healthy person.

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