Symptoms of common human coronaviruses - NL63
Common human coronaviruses, including types 229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1, usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold. Most people get infected with one or more of these viruses at some point in their lives. This information applies to common human coronaviruses and should not be confused with Coronavirus Disease-2019 (formerly referred to as 2019 Novel Coronavirus). Human coronaviruses can sometimes cause lower respiratory tract illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. This is more common in people with cardiopulmonary disease, people with weakened immune systems, infants, and older adults.
Sometimes, respiratory secretions are tested to figure out which specific germ is causing your symptoms. • If you are found to be infected with a common coronavirus (229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1), that does not mean you are infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus. • There are different tests to determine if you are infected with 2019 novel coronavirus. Your healthcare provider can determine if you should be tested
Transmission of common human coronaviruses
Preventing viral respiratory infections
Treatment for common human coronaviruses
