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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Most common cause for the common cold | *Most common cause for the common cold, especially during spring/summer/fall | ||
*Proliferates in temperatures between 33–35 °C (91–95 °F), found in the nose | *Proliferates in temperatures between 33–35 °C (91–95 °F), temperatures found in the nose | ||
*Among the smallest viruses | *Among the smallest viruses, ssRNA | ||
*Transmitted via respiratory droplets | *Transmitted via respiratory droplets or contact either direct or through fomite | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 04:33, 12 August 2016
Background
- Most common cause for the common cold, especially during spring/summer/fall
- Proliferates in temperatures between 33–35 °C (91–95 °F), temperatures found in the nose
- Among the smallest viruses, ssRNA
- Transmitted via respiratory droplets or contact either direct or through fomite
Clinical Features
- Common cold/URI
- Sinusiits
- Otitis media
- Exacerbations of chronic pulmonary disease
- Bronchiolitis in infants/children
- Pneumonia in elderly and immunocompromised adults