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Upper Respiratory Infections

Underlying Cause

Upper Respiratory Infections Underlying Cause

Upper respiratory infections are caused by viruses that reach the nose or throat, invade the tissue, and start to grow.

Common viruses include:

Adenovirus
Influenza A
Influenza B
Parainfluenza
Rhinovirus
Metapneumovirus

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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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