Rhinovirus (redirected from Rhinoviridiae)

rhinovirus /rhi·no·vi·rus/ (ri´no-vi?rus) any virus belonging to the genus Rhinovirus.

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Rhinovirus /Rhi·no·vi·rus/ (ri´no-vi?rus) a genus of viruses of the family Picornaviridae that infect the upper respiratory tract and cause the common cold. Over 100 antigenically distinct varieties infect humans.

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rhi·no·vi·rus (rn-vrs)

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Any of a group of picornaviruses that are causative agents of disorders of the respiratory tract, such as the common cold. Also called coryzavirus.

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Rhinovirus

A virus that infects the upper respiratory system and causes the common cold.

Mentioned in: Common Cold

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rhinovirus,

n any of about 100 serologically distinct, small ribonucleic acid viruses that cause about 40% of acute respiratory illnesses. Infection is characterized by dry, scratchy throat, nasal congestion, malaise, and headache. Fever is minimal. Nasal discharge lasts 2 or 3 days.

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Rhinovirus

a genus of single-stranded positive sense RNA viruses in the family picornaviridae. They cause common colds in humans and similar diseases in cattle.

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rhinovirus

a member of the genus Rhinovirus.

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bovine rhinovirus

some isolates cause nasal discharge, cough, dyspnea and fever. Others are innocuous.