👉 Nodavirus-like viruses are a family of viruses that have been associated with human infections, including those caused by the common cold virus and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). They are characterized by their ability to infect cells in the body, particularly in the immune system, without causing direct harm. Nodaviridae-like viruses can cause a variety of diseases, from mild upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold to more severe conditions like RSV and COVID-19