Rhinovirus (common cold)

Question 1

shape

Answer 1

naked virus with an RNA genome

Question 2

transmission

Answer 2

• direct contact with hands contaminated with respiratory droplets
• indirect contact via respiratory droplets
• contaminated fomites

Question 3

signs and symptoms

Answer 3

• sneezing
• sore throat
• runny nose
• cough
• NO FEVER

Question 4

prevention

Answer 4

no vaccine
too many serotypes

Question 5

pathogenesis

Answer 5

• infects respiratory epithelial cells in the nasal mucosa
• inhibits the ciliary motion of infected cells
• damage leads to release of cytokines, inflammation