A Decrease in Temperature and Humidity Precedes Human Rhinovirus Infections in a Cold Climate

A Decrease in Temperature and Humidity Precedes Human Rhinovirus Infections in a Cold Climate

Both temperature and humidity may independently or jointly contribute to the risk of human rhinovirus (HRV) infections, either through altered survival and spread of viruses in the environment or due to changes in host susceptibility. This study examined the relationship between short-term variation...

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Main Authors: Tiina M. Ikäheimo, Kari Jaakkola, Jari Jokelainen, Annika Saukkoriipi, Merja Roivainen, Raija Juvonen, Olli Vainio, Jouni J.K. Jaakkola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
human rhinovirus
low temperature
absolute humidity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/8/9/244

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