Human rhinovirus (HRV) infection is a major cause of asthma exacerbations, which appears to be linked to a defective innate immune response to infection. Although the type I interferons (IFN-α and IFN-β) have a critical role in protecting against most viral infections, the cells responsible...
What is not known, however, is the mechanism of infectious cough brought on by rhinovirus. Such knowledge could help lessen the financial burden (around $40 billion in the United States) of the common cold and its accompanying cough. The common cold itself creates self-limited discomfort, but...
Rhinovirus (colds) Flu virus. Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis, or mono) Type 1 herpes (cold sores) Strep bacteria. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Cytomegalovirus (a risk for babies in the womb) What is the main cause of contagious disease? Person to person. Infectious diseases commonly sprea...
Rhinovirus is the most common cause of colds among children and has continued to circulate in high numbers in recent years, says Murray. Less often, it can lead to hospitalizations. Another common cause of respiratory illness among kids are human parainfluenza viruses, Murray adds. In addition ...
What is a cold? Caused by more than 200 viruses, colds are infections of the upper respiratory system, made up of the nose, sinuses, trachea and throat. Rhinoviruses cause the majority of colds, but other types of viruses, such as coronaviruses, can also lead to colds. Tips for recoveri...
‘Tis the season to catch a cold this winter. Usually the common cold (known as rhinovirus in the medical field) isn’t too bad - just annoying - but some cases can last from just a few days to a few weeks. Symptoms to look for: ...
Bacterial and fungal infections rarely lead to life-threatening situations. This only happens if the infections are not diagnosed and treated in time or if the infected individual has a weak immune system due to any number of factors. It is of paramount importance to visit your doctor if you ...
Virus yield reduction assay Determination of the virus yield in tissue cultures, infected with a given amount of virus and treated with a non-toxic dose of the test substance A-S; A-M Virus titration is carried out after virus multiplication by the plaque test (PT) or the 50% tissue cult...
For each viral passage, 106 cells were seeded onto Falcon 6-well clear flat bottom TC-treated multiwell cell culture plates (Scientific Laboratory Supplies, Nottingham, UK) in 2 mL of high glucose Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM). 2.2. Virus Isolate The starting material for this ...
Respiratory viruses (influenza, human respiratory syncytial, human rhinovirus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza, adenovirus, coronavirus) can infect the upper and/or lower respiratory tract in humans, causing common clinical signs and symptoms such as sore throat, nasal congestion, cough, and fever...