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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 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.
What kingdom is the common cold virus in?
The common cold virus, or rhinovirus, belongs to the kingdom Viruses. Viruses are not classified under any kingdom in traditional biological classification systems because they are considered acellular and do not fit the criteria for living organisms.
Is the rhinovirus a bad bacteria?
it has the word virus in it so.....wat do u think :P
Are cold sores caused by a fungus?
No, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The most common type is HSV-1, which is typically responsible for oral cold sores. Fungi are a separate type of microorganism that can cause infections such as athlete's foot or ringworm.
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 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.
Is the common cold and HIV from the same virus?
No the cold virus is rhinovirus,where as HIV&AIDS is a retrovirus it reproduces by changing DNA into RNA.
