The Common Cold (Rhinovirus)

The video tutorial discusses the common cold, primarily caused by rhinoviruses, which are positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses from the picornavirus family. It explains the virus's structure, how it attaches to host cells, and the infection process. Rhinoviruses spread through droplets and fomites, causing symptoms like a runny nose. Due to numerous serotypes, lasting immunity is difficult, making prevention through hygiene crucial.

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