Which statement about the rhinovirus is FALSE? On average, humans have 3 rhinovirus infections per year. Infection from one rhinovirus strain only leads to protection from that strain for 5-10 years. Along with increased mucus secretion and cough, rhinoviruses also cause gastrointestinal symptoms. There are over a hundred different rhinovirus strains. Rhinoviruses cannot reproduce above 33C.
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