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Microbiology

Pathogens

Question 145 of 180

Rhinovirus is primarily implicated in which of the following infectious diseases:

Answer:

Rhinovirus is the principal cause of the common cold.

Rhinovirus

Microbiology / Pathogens / Respiratory Viruses

Last Updated: 21st April 2019

Transmission and Epidemiology

Rhinovirus is the principal cause of the common cold. More than 100 serological types exist and thus immunity after infection remains poor. Infection occurs worldwide with peak incidence in the autumn and winter months.

Transmission is by direct contact or respiratory droplet spread. It has a short incubation period of about 24 - 72 hours and patients are infectious while symptoms are present.

Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Treatment

The virus infects the upper respiratory tract, causing symptoms of headache, nasal discharge, fever and upper respiratory tract inflammation. It may be followed by a secondary bacterial infection such as otitis media or sinusitis.

Diagnosis is clinical and treatment is supportive.

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  • Biochemistry
  • Blood Gases
  • Haematology
Biochemistry Normal Value
Sodium 135 – 145 mmol/l
Potassium 3.0 – 4.5 mmol/l
Urea 2.5 – 7.5 mmol/l
Glucose 3.5 – 5.0 mmol/l
Creatinine 35 – 135 μmol/l
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) 5 – 35 U/l
Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT) < 65 U/l
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) 30 – 135 U/l
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) < 40 U/l
Total Protein 60 – 80 g/l
Albumin 35 – 50 g/l
Globulin 2.4 – 3.5 g/dl
Amylase < 70 U/l
Total Bilirubin 3 – 17 μmol/l
Calcium 2.1 – 2.5 mmol/l
Chloride 95 – 105 mmol/l
Phosphate 0.8 – 1.4 mmol/l
Haematology Normal Value
Haemoglobin 11.5 – 16.6 g/dl
White Blood Cells 4.0 – 11.0 x 109/l
Platelets 150 – 450 x 109/l
MCV 80 – 96 fl
MCHC 32 – 36 g/dl
Neutrophils 2.0 – 7.5 x 109/l
Lymphocytes 1.5 – 4.0 x 109/l
Monocytes 0.3 – 1.0 x 109/l
Eosinophils 0.1 – 0.5 x 109/l
Basophils < 0.2 x 109/l
Reticulocytes < 2%
Haematocrit 0.35 – 0.49
Red Cell Distribution Width 11 – 15%
Blood Gases Normal Value
pH 7.35 – 7.45
pO2 11 – 14 kPa
pCO2 4.5 – 6.0 kPa
Base Excess -2 – +2 mmol/l
Bicarbonate 24 – 30 mmol/l
Lactate < 2 mmol/l

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