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. 2007 Aug 2;6(6):379–387. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2273.1981.tb01816.x

The aetiology and epidemiology of common colds, and the possibilities of prevention

Sylvia E Reed 1,[Link]
PMCID: PMC7162255  PMID: 6172222

Abstract

The common cold syndrome and its causes are discussed and the feasibility of prophylaxis considered.

Keywords: common cold syndrome, infectious rhinitis, prophylaxis

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