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[edit] Pathogenesis

I do not think the Pathogenesis section in its current form is supported by any credible sources. There is very little evidence in the literature that I have perused which states the common cold "common cold occurs only when the immune system is weakened". In fact, all of the literature I have read indicates that a cold occurs primarily by exposure to a cold virus.

I would like to re-write this section so that it includes more accurate statements and contains more verifiable sources.

Ke6jjj 19:23, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

I'm guessing that the intention of that statement is to show that not every exposure to a virus results in infection or disease. But it is quite badly worded and you should go ahead with your improvements, which sound like a very good idea. Opabinia regalis 19:28, 31 May 2006 (UTC)