Editorial on Rhinovirus (Common Cold)
Manu Mitra*
Alumnus with Electrical Engineering Department, University of Bridgeport, USA
*Corresponding Author: Manu Mitra, Alumnus with Electrical Engineering Department, University of Bridgeport, USA.
Published: December 07, 2023
Abstract
The rhinovirus, which is the primary cause of the common cold, is the most prevalent viral infection in humans. It thrives in temperatures ranging from 33 to 35 °C (91 to 95 °F), commonly found in the nasal region. Belonging to the Enterovirus genus in the Picornaviridae family, rhinoviruses consist of three species (A, B, and C) with approximately 165 recognized types characterized by variations in surface antigens or genetics. These viruses, exhibiting lytic behavior, are among the smallest viruses, measuring about 30 nanometers in diameter. To provide context, they are significantly smaller than other viruses like smallpox and vaccinia, which are approximately ten times larger at around 300 nanometers, and influenza viruses, which range from 80 to 120 nm in size.
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