Rhinovirus A

**Semantic type:** Virus

**Definition:** A species of non-enveloped, spherical viruses with a capsid with quasi T=3 icosahedral symmetry in the Picornaviridae family and Enterovirus genus. The genome is composed of single-stranded, positive-sense RNA. Rhinovirus A is found in humans and causes respiratory infections and the common cold. Rhinovirus A is transmitted via direct person-to-person contact and aerosols of respiratory droplets.

**Synonyms:** - Human Rhinovirus A - RHINOVIRUS A