Common cold / flu is –
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The common cold and influenza (flu) are both infectious diseases caused primarily by viruses. While they share some respiratory symptoms, they are caused by different viral families:
Common Cold: Most frequently caused by rhinoviruses (up to 40% of cases), but also by coronaviruses, adenoviruses, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Flu: Specifically caused by influenza viruses (Type A and Type B are the most common in humans).
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