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(b) Distinguish between symptoms and signs of disease.

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Symptoms of Disease Signs of Disease
Symptoms indicate the presence of disease in a patient suffering from it. Signs provide information about the presence of particular disease.
Symptoms are a collective indication of a number of diseases in a particular part or organ. Signs are distinct for different diseases and help in the diagnosis of the concerned disease.
Example: Headache
Example: Skin rash

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