rhinovirus

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

[rī′nōvī′rəs]

Etymology: Gk, rhis + L, virus, poison

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. Children may also develop a cough. Type-specific antibodies may last for 2 to 4 years. The treatment is nonspecific and may include rest, analgesics, antihistamines, and nasal decongestants. Complete recovery is usual. Also called coryza virus. Compare adenovirus, parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus. See also 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.

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rhinovirus

Virology An RNA virus that may cause lower RTIs in immunocompromised Pts and exacerbations of bronchitis and asthma in children; rhinovirus is a small–30 nm, nonenveloped virus with a single-strand RNA genome in an icosahedral capsid; there are ±100 serotypes of RV; RVs belong to the Picornaviridae family, which includes genera Enterovirus–polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, enteroviruses, and Hepatovirus–HAV Clinical Common cold, accompanied by nasopharyngitis, croup, pneumonia; most cases are mild and self-limited Epidemiology Transmitted by aerosol or direct contact, with the nasal mucosa and conjunctiva. See Common cold.