Yep, this little booger (pun intended) has become this week's arch nemesis. Here's a little breakdown from emedtv.com of the Rhino virus, aka the Common Cold. What Is Rhinovirus?
The common cold is caused by a virus. More than 200 different viruses are known to cause the common cold. One such type of virus is the rhinovirus.
Facts About Rhinovirus
Rhinoviruses (from the Greek word rhin, meaning "nose") are the cause of the common cold in an estimated 30 to 35 percent of all adults. More than 110 distinct rhinovirus types have been identified. This virus belongs to the Picornaviridae family of viruses. A rhinovirus is a very small RNA virus.
Rhinovirus types are most active in early fall, spring, and summer. They can live up to 3 hours on your skin. They also can survive up to 3 hours on objects such as telephones and doorknobs.
These viruses grow best at temperatures of about 91 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature inside the human nose.
Yep, these guys are notorious for being nosey (cheezy, I know). Anyhow, I hope you learned a little more about this little jerk of a parasite.
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