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The common cold is a very common infection caused by rhinoviruses, and also by other respiratory viruses and some enteric viruses.

Influenza, Parainfluenza, picorna, respiratory syncytial viruses and adenoviruses have all been implicated.

Last reviewed 01/2018

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