Definition: A catarrhal disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral or a mixed infection. It generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing.
often caused by a picornavirus; do not confuse CATARRH in animals with MALIGNANT CATARRH, a herpesvirus infection of cattle or with NASAL CATARRH see RHINITIS
Other names Coryza, Acute; Cold, Common; Common Colds; Colds, Common; Catarrhs; Acute Coryza; Catarrh
