rhinovirus
noun
rhi·no·vi·rus
ˌrī-nō-ˈvī-rəs 
plural rhinoviruses
: any of three enteroviruses (Enterovirus alpharhino, E. betarhino, and E. cerhino) having numerous serotypes causing respiratory infections (such as the common cold) in humans
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Predominantly, those cases have been the common cold rhinoviruses and influenza.
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The study team also monitored participants for infection with other respiratory viruses, including the common cold coronaviruses, influenza, rhinovirus and parainfluenza.
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Additionally, there was a lower incidence of rhinovirus infections (such as those that cause the common cold).
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And, the azelastine group had a lower incidence of infection with the common cold (rhinovirus).
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The study team also monitored participants for infection with other respiratory viruses, including the common cold coronaviruses, influenza, rhinovirus and parainfluenza.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, there was a lower incidence of rhinovirus infections (such as those that cause the common cold).
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And, the azelastine group had a lower incidence of infection with the common cold (rhinovirus).
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Rhinovirus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinovirus. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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rhinovirus
noun
rhi·no·vi·rus
ˌrī-nō-ˈvī-rəs
: any of three enteroviruses (Enterovirus alpharhino, E. betarhino, and E. cerhino) having numerous serotypes that cause respiratory infections (such as the common cold) in humans
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