Task 5. Translate the given sentences into Russian, close your book and translate them back to English

1. Pertussis is more commonly known as whooping cough.

2. Symptoms of diphtheria include sore throat, high temperature and breathing difficulties

3. The mumps virus causes fever, headaches and swollen salivary glands under the jaw.

4. The rubella virus usually causes mild sickness with fever, swollen glands and a rash.

5. Symptoms of measles include a rash, fever, cough and watery eyes.

6. Tetanus is caused by a poison produced by a germ that can enter the body through any break in the skin.

7. Whooping cough is characterized by long fits of coughing followed by wheezy breathing and possibly vomiting.

8. The chickenpox virus usually causes a rash, itching, tiredness and fever.

9. Haemophilus influenzae causes serious health problems in young children, including the most dangerous type of meningitis.

10. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease which commonly affects the lungs.

Task 6. Retell the text.

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