Common Childhood Diseases

Nikka has runny nose. She frequently sneezes. Sometimes, she also has difficulty sleeping at night because of her congested nose. What disease does she have?

• common cold

• cough

• diarrhea

• gastroenteritis

Ivan was sent home early because he was complaining of headache and fever. His body felt sore all over and he had sore throat and cough. Which disease has these symptoms?

• cough

• chicken pox

• influenza

• mumps

Raine has red, itchy spots. These spots eventually turned into fluid-filled blisters. Raine also had fever for the first two days. Which disease has these symptoms?

• chicken pox

• measles

• mumps

• rubella

What causes mumps?

• bacteria

• parasite

• virus

• worm

What causes pertussis or whooping cough?

• bacteria

• parasite

• virus

• worm