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RNA Virus(sect.3.2)
Picornaviruses-Rhinovirus
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rhinovirus (viral agent) | Picornaviridae family: nonenveloped nonsegmented ssRNA virus. 113 serotypes |
| Rhinovirus Transmission | Occurs in all areas, in all age groups, at all times of the year. Increases in the winter time. viruses lodge on respiratory epithelium, ciliary action decreases, inflammation occurs with cell damage. 1 virus=infectious dose; airborn & contact transmissio |
| Rhinovirus - Incubation | 1 to 2 days and causes 50% of common cold cases |
| Rhinovirus symptoms | Sneezing, nasal secretions, congestion. |