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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These infections include: Common cold: An infection caused by rhinovirus, colds often start in the throat before spreading to the lungs, sinuses, lymph nodes, neck, and other areas.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Viral infections that cause stiff neck and sore throat, like the common cold (rhinovirus) or the flu (influenza), are widespread.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Individuals suffering from what's called acute or viral bronchitis get the illness from viruses such as RSV, coronavirus, the common cold (rhinovirus) and influenza.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Some studies have suggested that viruses like influenza, rhinovirus, and adenoviruses can be transmitted through the air.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Viral infections that cause stiff neck and sore throat, like the common cold (rhinovirus) or the flu (influenza), are widespread.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Individuals suffering from what's called acute or viral bronchitis get the illness from viruses such as RSV, coronavirus, the common cold (rhinovirus) and influenza.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Some studies have suggested that viruses like influenza, rhinovirus, and adenoviruses can be transmitted through the air.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Rhinovirus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinovirus. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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