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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Adenovirus Adenovirus can cause cold symptoms that typically persist longer than colds from rhinovirus—sometimes lasting weeks or months.
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These include rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, and (confusingly) coronaviruses, one of which causes Covid-19.
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Trends of rhinovirus and enterovirus reported to the CDC have accelerated in recent weeks, nearing peaks seen during previous fall-time waves.
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
These include rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, and (confusingly) coronaviruses, one of which causes Covid-19.
—Juno Demelo, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
Trends of rhinovirus and enterovirus reported to the CDC have accelerated in recent weeks, nearing peaks seen during previous fall-time waves.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
The common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by different viruses, most commonly rhinovirus.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Rhinovirus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinovirus. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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