Abstract
The rhinoviruses are the most frequently isolated agents associated with the “common cold.” They are small RNA-containing viruses of the picornavirus group. Rhinoviruses are acid labile and grow optimally at temperatures of 33–34°C. They grow poorly at 37°C and do not survive the acid pH of the human gastrointestinal tract. Because the surface temperature of the nostrils is approximately 34°C, these viruses are ideally adapted as agents of upper respiratory tract disease.
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- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Common Cold
- Adenovirus Infection
- Rhinovirus Infection
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Lehrman, S.N. (1985). Common Viral Respiratory Illnesses. In: Gleicher, N. (eds) Principles of Medical Therapy in Pregnancy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2415-7_78
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