rhinovirus
noun
rhi·no·vi·rus
ˌrī-nō-ˈvī-rəs 
: any of a genus (Rhinovirus) of picornaviruses including two (species Human rhinovirus A and Human rhinovirus B) having numerous serotypes causing respiratory infections (such as the common cold) in humans
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The versatility of these sensors extends beyond COVID-19 detection, with the potential to detect other viruses, such as influenza and rhinovirus.
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Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Furthermore, another study found that after an overnight stay in a hotel, adults with natural rhinovirus colds contaminated about 35 percent of the 150 environmental sites tested, such as pens, light switches, remote controls and telephones.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
One study found that around 14 percent of the rhinovirus on an individual’s fingers was transferred to another individual via a doorknob or faucet, and half as much via hand-to-hand contact.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
Sometimes a common cold virus, like rhinovirus, is in the mix.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
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Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Furthermore, another study found that after an overnight stay in a hotel, adults with natural rhinovirus colds contaminated about 35 percent of the 150 environmental sites tested, such as pens, light switches, remote controls and telephones.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
One study found that around 14 percent of the rhinovirus on an individual’s fingers was transferred to another individual via a doorknob or faucet, and half as much via hand-to-hand contact.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
Sometimes a common cold virus, like rhinovirus, is in the mix.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
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rhinovirus
noun
rhi·no·vi·rus
ˌrī-nō-ˈvī-rəs
: any of a genus (Rhinovirus) of single-stranded RNA viruses of the family Picornaviridae including two species (Human rhinovirus A and Human rhinovirus B) having numerous serotypes that cause respiratory infections (as the common cold) in humans
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