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Signs & Symptoms of Airborne Disease

There are several diseases that a person can get from bacteria or viruses in the air. Each of these diseases will present itself first with several symptoms. If you have one or more of these symptoms, consult a doctor.

  1. Chicken Pox

    • The airborne disease chicken pox appears as a rash which will itch. A reactivated form of chicken pox is called shingles, which can be much more serious that chicken pox.

    Influenza

    • The influenza virus can be spread through airborne particles. Symptoms of influenza include chills, fever, headaches, malaise and muscle aches and pains.

    Respiratory Virus

    • Several airborne diseases can cause respiratory issues. Symptoms of these disease include fever, cough, nasal congestion, pneumonia, rhinitis (runny nose) and tonsillitis.

    Mumps

    • Mumps are caused by an airborne virus. Symptoms for mumps are fever and swelling and tenderness of the salivary glands 16 to 18 days after being infected.

    Measles

    • Measles, also known as rubeola, is transferred in airborne particles. Symptoms of measles include nasal discharge, fever, headaches, conjunctivitis and a rash.

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