Human genes for common cold
Common cold [DOID:10459]
An upper respiratory tract disease which involves inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, eyes, and eustachian tubes with watery then purulent discharge. This is an acute contagious disease caused by rhinoviruses, human parainfluenza viruses, human respiratory syncytial virus, influenza viruses, adenoviruses, enteroviruses, or metapneumovirus.
Synonyms: common cold, common colds, DOID:10459, acute coryza, acute nasopharyngitis ...