Human rhinovirus infections in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects

Camargo, C NCarraro, EGranato, C FBellei, N

The role of rhinovirus asymptomatic infections in the transmission among close contacts subjects is unknown. We tested health care workers, a pair of one child and a family member and immunocompromised patients (n =191). HRV were detected on 22.9% symptomatic and 3.6% asymptomatic cases suggesting lower transmission among contacts.

1. Asymptomatic
2. Rhinovirus infection
3. Symptomatic