Cause of Common Colds

The COMMON COLD is CAUSED by a family of viruses called Rhinoviruses. These microscopic miscreants spread from infected persons through the air and land on your throat when you breathe in infected air.

"Trick or Treat!"

From the throat, these critters trick your throat cells to make more of themselves which go as you sneeze into the air to infect your friends.

When your body catches on, inflammation occurs as it tries to rid itself of the virus. It's at this point that you get fever and other cold symptoms.

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