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There are more than 200 viruses that cause the "common cold". 40% of common colds are caused by the rhinovirus. It is a member of the picornavirus family and is small, icosahedral (a 20-faced polyhedron), non-enveloped virus containing one positive RNA strand. Another type of virus that commonly causes a cold is the coronavirus, which causes approximately 20% of common colds. Coronaviruses are pleomorphic (take different forms over the life cycle), but spherical in shape with large, widely spaced club-shaped peplomers.
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What best describes a rhinovirus?
a virus that causes the common cold
What kingdom is the common cold virus in?
It is a virus, therefore it isn't alive and can't be classified into one of the kingdoms. It's just a virus.
What bacteria causes rhinovirus?
Rhinovirus is not a bacteria. It is a virus. The name means 'nose virus' and often causes what we call the common cold.
Is the rhinovirus a bad bacteria?
No, the rhinovirus is not a bacterium, it is a virus. It is responsible for causing the common cold in humans.
Do all virus's have the same shape?
no
Does the virus cause a common cold?
Yes a virus does cause the common cold.
Where did the common cold come from?
The common cold is caused by a virus passed from person to person. This rhinovirus is the virus that causes the common cold.
What best describes a rhinovirus?
a virus that causes the common cold
What is the rhino virus Howrse answer?
the rhino virus is the common cold
Is the common cold virus a lytic or lysogenic virus?
lytic
Is the common cold an active or inactive virus?
Cold sores are caused by a virus HSV-type 1.Yes oral herpes is a viral infection.
What colour is the common cold virus?
Yellow
What is a virus that can cause cancer?
The common cold
What are the common cold and flu examples of?
A virus.
Is common cold infectious or noninfectious?
The common cold is infectious. It is a upper respiratory infection caused by a virus.
Why do you get common cold?
Because a cold-causing virus has been introduced to your body.
How common are colds?
Cold sores are common; 80% of us are infected with the virus.
