Common Cold (Rhinitis): Causes
Pathogenesis (development of disease) The cause of acute rhinitis is mostly viruses (>90% of cases): rhino- and adenoviruses (about 30% and 15%, respectively); with a proportion of about 10% each, influenza A and B viruses, coronaviruses, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) influenza viruses are also common causes (= infectious rhinitis). Infection occurs via droplet infection. … Common Cold (Rhinitis): Causes
