Rhinovirus B Rhinoviruses (from the Greek (gen.) `nose`) are the most common viral infective agents in humans and are the predominant cause of the common cold. Rhinovirus infection proliferates in temperatures between 33–35 °C (91–95 °F), the temperatures found in the nose. Rhinovirus is a species in the genus Enterovirus of the Picornavir..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinovirus
a group of viruses capable of causing common colds in human adults and children. They belong to the family Picornaviridae (see picornavirus). The ... [3 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/r/43
<virology> Picornaviridae that largely infect the upper respiratory tract. Include the common cold virus and foot and mouth disease virus. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
the rhinoviruses, a genus of the family Picornaviridae that can cause the common cold and other upper respiratory ailments; over 100 different strains infect humans. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: rī′nō-vī′rŭs Definitions: 1. A genus of acid-labile viruses (family Picornaviridae) of worldwide distribution, with a single-stranded positive sense RNA genome, associated with the common cold in humans. There are more than 110 antigenic types, formerly classified as M strains (culturable in... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=78290