NCIt definition : A species of non-enveloped, spherical viruses with a capsid with quasi T 3 icosahedral
symmetry in the Picornaviridae family and Enterovirus genus. The genome is composed
of single-stranded, positive-sense RNA. Rhinovirus A is found in humans and causes
respiratory infections and the common cold. Rhinovirus A is transmitted via direct
person-to-person contact and aerosols of respiratory droplets.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any viral organism that can be assigned to the species Rhinovirus A.;