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Upper Respiratory Infections in Children Underlying Cause
Upper respiratory infections in children are caused by viruses that reach the nose or throat, invade the tissue, and start to grow. Images

Common viruses include:
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Last Updated: Aug 18, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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