If you’re sick right now, then this is probably what you’ve got
The Independent • • health
Key Points:
- Cases of cold-causing rhinoviruses and enteroviruses have increased recently, with positive test rates rising to around 20% as of mid-April, according to the CDC.
- Rhinoviruses cause about half of common colds and can infect all age groups, though infants, children, and teenagers are more susceptible.
- Common cold symptoms include runny nose, cough, sneezing, sore throat, headache, body aches, fever, and nasal congestion, typically lasting less than a week.
- Enteroviruses tend to cause more serious illness than rhinoviruses, leading to millions of infections and thousands of hospitalizations annually in the U.S.
- Prevention measures include frequent handwashing, avoiding touching the face, and steering clear of close contact with infected individuals, especially in crowded indoor settings.
