How does the infection spread?

• Inside their cellular host, a virus can create a huge number of copies and spread the infection to other cells.
• Viruses may spread from person to person through the mist of droplets from your mouth every time you cough or sneeze.
• Some viruses spread through contact with o...

The common cold virus is often transmitted when a person touches surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touches their eye area. This contact allows the virus to enter the body through the mucous membranes in the eyes, leading to infection. Regular hand washing and ...

If you're showing symptoms of an illness, it's a strong indicator that you're contagious. Symptoms like coughing, sneezing, or a runny nose are not just signs of your body fighting the infection; they also mean you're likely to spread the germs to others. These symptoms o...