Rhinovirus

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  • Rhinovirus
    • Virology
      • Non-enveloped positive-sense ssRNA
      • 3 groups/species of Rhinovirus: A, B & C
      • Rhinovirus A & B    predominantly use ICAM-1 as a receptor (sometimes LDL-R)RV-C uses CDHR3
      • Transmitted through aerosols/microdroplets and fomites
      • prefer 32oC
    • history & epi
      • Primary cause of the ‘common cold’Responsible for over 50% of URTI
      • Symptoms include: runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, headache, fatigue, aches
      • Symptoms apparent.      ~2 days post infectionCommonly asymptomatic
    • immunity
      • type 1 and 3 by a role
      • simalr cytokine production
      • disrupts junctions between cells
      • Immune response to infection = pro-inflammitory cytokines and increased airway responsivness

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