Section 13
Viral Diseases of the Respiratory System
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Colds
The common cold is caused by several different viruses and is the most common human viral infection.

Viral Pneumonia
Viral pneumonia, one of the two leading causes of pneumonia, more commonly affects children.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes respiratory tract infections in humans.

Coryza and Influenza
Influenza is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae that affects birds and mammals.