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Cold: Dr. Aashish Didwania, professor of medicine at Northwestern University, tells Yahoo Life that cold symptoms usually develop gradually. “Classic” cold symptoms include runny nose ...
Influenza A virus subtype H1N1: 2,035 [284] [285] [286] 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic: 2015–2016 Worldwide Zika virus: 53 [287] 2016 Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo yellow fever outbreak: 2016 Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo: Yellow fever: 498 (377 in Angola, 121 in Congo) [288] 2016–2022 Yemen cholera outbreak: 2016 ...
Colorado tick fever virus (CTFV) Colorado tick fever (CTF) No usually rhinoviruses and coronaviruses: Common cold (Acute viral rhinopharyngitis; Acute coryza) Based on symptoms Supportive care No Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Yes: Coxsackie B virus: Coxsackie B virus infection
Cold temperatures lead to drier air, which may dehydrate mucous membranes, preventing the body from effectively defending against respiratory virus infections. [3] [4] [5] Viruses are preserved in colder temperatures due to slower decomposition, so they linger longer on exposed surfaces (doorknobs, countertops, etc.).
The U.S. is seeing an uptick in adenovirus infections, according to CDC data. After retreating during the pandemic, summer colds are back in some regions.
In fact, reducing the temperature inside the nose by as little as 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius) kills nearly 50% of the billions of helpful bacteria-fighting cells and viruses in the ...
Estimated Influenza Disease Burden – United States [1]; Season Hospitalizations Deaths Estimate 95% UI Estimate 95% UI 2010–2011: 290,000 (270,000 – 350,000)
Infectious disease experts remain vigilant for signs of next major outbreak