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rhinovirus

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See researchers simulate the 3-D motion of the human rhinovirus using IBM Blue Gene Q supercomputer to understand how the virus works
See researchers simulate the 3-D motion of the human rhinovirus using IBM Blue Gene Q supercomputer to understand how the virus worksSee a 3-D simulation of the motion of the human rhinovirus, the virus that causes the common cold. The simulation was produced with the aid of the IBM Blue Gene/Q supercomputer.
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rhinovirus, a group of viruses capable of causing common colds in human adults and children. They belong to the family Picornaviridae (see picornavirus). The virus is thought to be transmitted to the upper respiratory tract by airborne droplets. After an incubation period of 2 to 5 days, the acute stage of the illness lasts 4 to 6 days. See also common cold.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Robert Lewis.