Which virus causes common cold?

It's an illness caused by a tiny, living thing called a virus. More than 200 types lead to your misery, but the most common one is the rhinovirus, which is thought to be responsible for at least 50% of colds. Other viruses that can cause colds include coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza and parainfluenza. read more

Rhinoviruses (which cause the most colds) can live for up to three hours on hard surfaces and hands. Most viruses can be classified into one of several groups. These groups include: human rhinoviruses; coronaviruses; parainfluenza viruses; adenoviruses; Some other common cold culprits have been singled out, such as the respiratory syncytial virus. read more

The common cold, also known simply as a cold, is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose. The throat, sinuses, and larynx may also be affected. Signs and symptoms may appear less than two days after exposure to the virus. read more