The dataset itself consists of 56 arrays including 15 independent HeLa RNA hybridizations, 10 independent nasal lavage samples positive for respiratory syncytial virus, 7 independent nasal lavage samples positive for influenza A virus, a serum sample positive for hepatitis B virus, a nasal lavage sample positive for both influenza A virus and respiratory syncytial virus, and culture samples of 11 distinct human rhinovirus serotypes.