Multiple choice general knowledge

Of the 200+ viruses linked to the common cold, what is the most prevalent type?

  1. Rhinovirus

  2. Parvovirus

  3. Herpesvirus

  4. Cytomegalovirus
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Explanation

Rhinoviruses are the most common cause of the common cold, responsible for approximately 30-50% of all cold cases. The name comes from 'rhino' meaning nose, where these viruses primarily replicate.

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