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How does rhinovirus cause the common cold cough?

Cough is a protective reflex to prevent aspiration and can be triggered by a multitude of stimuli. The commonest form of cough is caused by upper respiratory tract infection and has no benefit to the host. The virus hijacks this natural defence mechanism in order to propagate itself through the popu...

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Autores principales: Atkinson, Samantha K, Sadofsky, Laura R, Morice, Alyn H
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4716235/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26835135
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2015-000118