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The latest research indicates that the main reason is that cold and flu viruses prefer it dry in their atmosphere. The lower the absolute humidity is, the more active they become. See below in the related questions for more information on these relatively new findings.
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What is viral syndrome?
It is an infectious disease caused by a virus, such as measles, mumps, influenza, shingles, the common cold and so on.
Is a cold sore a viral disease?
Yes it is viral.
Which viral disease is really a group of many similar viral infections?
The most common is probably herpes zoster -- shingles -- especially if you've had chicken pox.
What is an example of a disease associated with the lytic cycle?
Influenza, the common cold, and all the other viral infections.
What kind of disease are Hiv measles chickenpox common cold herpes and mononucleosis?
HIV, measles, chickenpox, the common cold, herpes, and mononucleosis are all viral infectious diseases.
Is a rhino virus a viral Disease?
For a person the rhino virus is known as the common cold. The proper term is Rhinovirus however, and a more accurate description would be that it causes the symptoms of the common cold. an equine flu
What disease does the common cold cause?
The common cold. Because the cold is the disease and the causes are viruses, not the other way around. Colds are caused by viruses, like the rhinovirus. These viruses are the cause of the disease called the common cold in lay terms. This infectious disease is known by different names in medical terminology. One of the most often used alternate names for the common cold is acute viral nasopharyngitis. Other medical names of the common cold are rhinopharygitis and acute coryza. These are the different names of the disease (common cold) that is caused by the sub-microscopic pathogens known as viruses.Colds are usually caused by the rhinovirus (up to 40% of colds), or Coronaviruses (about 20%), but there are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold.
Is a cold a infectious or noninfectious diseases?
The common cold (also known as nasopharyngitis, acute viral rhinopharyngitis, acute coryza, or a cold) (Latin: rhinitis acuta catarrhalis) is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system, caused primarily by rhinoviruses and coronaviruses.
How many types of bacteria can cause a common cold?
None. The common cold is a viral infection.
What is the common name for viral rhinopharyngitis?
That is the posh name for the common cold!
What is the most common mosquito viral disease?
dengue fever
Is a cold a disease?
Yes, a cold is a disease. It is not common practice for us to view a cold as a disease as the cold has been around for so long and doesn't appear to cause too much damage for many people unless they have underlying conditions. It is a viral disease affecting the nasal mucosa lining. Just keep googling to find more interesting facts :o)
