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T/F. Rhinoviruses are among the most frequent causes of viral infections in humans.

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True

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Rhinovirus are the major cause of…

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Common cold

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What is the family of rhinovirus?

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Picornaviridae

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Mention the three rhinovirus species.

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  • RV-A
    RV-B
    RV-C
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Receptor used by RV-A and RV-B.

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Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1)

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Receptor used only by RV-A.

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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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Receptor used by RV-C.

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Human cadherin-related family member 3 (CDHR3)

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T/F. Rhinovirus are enveloped.

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False, they are not.

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What kind of nucleic acid does rhinovirus has?

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Single-straded RNA

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Mention the 4 viral proteins of the capsid.

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  • VP1
  • VP2
  • VP3
  • VP4
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Viral protein that contains a canyon that binds to ICAM-1 receptor. It also provides immunogenic surfaces,

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VP1

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Rhinoviruses are sensitive to commonly used disinfectants like:

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  • Chlorine
  • Iodine
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Ozone
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Physical treatments also decrease infectivity; such as:

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  • Gentle heating
  • Desiccation
  • Ultraviolet light
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What is the global distribution of rhinovirus infections?

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Worldwide distribution

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In which age group are rhinovirus infections most common?

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Infants and young children

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T/F. Rhinovirus infections are less frequent in the first 6 months of life.

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True

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In older adults, which gender has higher infection rates?

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Men

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During which seasons is rhinovirus more common?

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Spring and fall

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During peak rhinovirus seasons, what percentage of upper respiratory illnesses are caused by rhinovirus?

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Up to 80%

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Even during low transmission periods in summer, what percentage of upper respiratory illnesses are caused by rhinoviruses?

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50%

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What environmental factor has been linked to increased rhinovirus survival and infection rates?

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High indoor humidity

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Which place increases transmission rates by facilitating close contact among children?

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Schools

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Where does initial infection occur?

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Nasal mucosa or eyes

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After inoculation into the nasal cavity, the virus spreads to…

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Posterior nasopharynx

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T/F. Involvement of the paranasal sinuses may occur.
True
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Which cells are primarily affected by rhinovirus infection?
Epithelial ciliated cells
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Besides ciliated cells, what other type of cells are involved in rhinovirus infection?
Noncilliated cells
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What happens to most rhinovirus-infected cells?
They are likely to shed into nasal secretions
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T/F. Rhinoviruses can be found in the lower airway following upper airway infection.
True
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These cells are found in both the nasal mucosa and secretions during a rhinovirus infection.
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes
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Cytokines that correlate with symptom severity. They decrease as symptoms resolve.
IL-6, IL-8, and IP-10
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Thes kinins are found in nasal mucosa during colds. Their concentration correlate with severity and duration of illness.
Bradykinin and lysyl-bradykinin
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What regulates the secretory function of nasal seromucous glands?
Parasympathetic innervation
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Where does most of the nasal fluid produced during a cold come from?
Nasal seromucous glands and transudation
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What are the two main routes of person-to-person transmission for rhinovirus?
* Direct contat * Aerosol transmission
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T/F. Rhinovirus cannot survive on the skin.
False; it can survive for several hours
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How does self-inoculation occur in rhinovirus infections?
When contaminated fingers touch the eye or nasal mucosa
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What type of aerosols are the main route of rhinovirus aerosol transmission?
Larger particle aerosols from sneezing or coughing
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What factors increase the efficiency of rhinovirus transmission?
* Time and closeness of contact * Children * Married couples * Crowded living conditions * Severity of illness
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What is the most frequent illness associated with rhinovirus infection?
Common cold
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What is the incubation period for rhinovirus infection?
1-2 days
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What are the initial symptoms of a rhinovirus infection?
* Throat discomfort * Rhinorrhea * Nasal obstruction
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What additional symptoms may occur in rhinovirus infection?
* Hoarseness * Sneezing * Headache * Malaise * Feverishness
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T/F. Fever is present in about one-third of children but is absent in most adults.
True
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How long can rhinovirus ilness last?
Between 1 to 33 days. Median of 7 years
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What are the main precipitating factors for acute bacterial sinusitis?
* Retrograde propulsion of bacteria into sinuses due to nose blowing * Occlusion of paranasal ostia and obstruction of ethmoid and infundibulum
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What are the key clinical signs of acute bacterial sinusitis?
* Facial swelling, pressure, pain, and tenderness * Fever * Persistence of illness beyond the typical 2-week duration of a cold
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How do rhinovirus infections contribute to middle ear issues?
Result in eustachian tube dysfunction
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What middle ear change is observed in three-fourths of patients with rhinovirus colds?
* Increased middle ear pressures * Sometimes middle ear effusions
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How does rhinovirus impact asthma?
Major cause of wheezing and asthma exacerbations
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In which age group are rhinovirus-related asthma episodes particularly significant?
Children older than 2 years
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What are the key clinical features of rhinovirus-induced exacerbations of chronic bronchitis?
* Fever * Increased purulent sputum production * Deterioration of ventilation
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Besides chronic bronchitis, which other respiratory conditions can worsen due to rhinovirus infection?
* Bronchiectasis * COPD * Cystic fibrosis
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T/F. Rhinovirus can cause pneumonia.
True
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What is the preferred method for detecting rhinovirus in current practice?
RT-PCR
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What types of samples can be used to detect rhinovirus?
Nasal aspirates, swabs, or washings
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This drug binds to the rhinovirus capsid at the hydrophobic pocket formed by VP1, blocking virus attachment, inhibiting ingress, and interfering with the release of viral RNA.
Pleconaril
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What is the mechanism of action of Vapendavir (BTA798)?
It binds to VP1 of RV-A and RV-B
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This drug is a 3C protease inhibitor that targets the 3C protease of rhinoviruses, which cleaves essential polyproteins for virus replication.
Rupintrivir
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Effective in preventing naturally occurring rhinovirus-induced colds (prophylaxis), but ineffective in treatment.
Interferon-α

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