Adenovirus
Adenoviruses are common viruses that cause a range of illness. They can cause cold-like symptoms, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, and pink eye (conjunctivitis). You can get an adenovirus infection at any age. People with weakened immune systems or existing respiratory or cardiac disease are more likely than others to get very sick from an adenovirus infection…
Describes how the virus spreads, symptoms, prevention, treatment…
Clinical overview and information on diagnosis, treatment, prevention...
Guidelines for collecting and testing clinical specimens for adenoviruses...
Trends and outbreaks of adenovirus illnesses...
Information about the surveillance systems used to collect data on adenovirus cases and outbreaks...
Scientific articles and other publications on adenovirus infections and outbreaks...
Adenoviruses usually spread from infected people to others through
- close personal contact such as touching or shaking hands
- the air by coughing and sneezing
- touching objects or surfaces with adenoviruses on them then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes
Learn the Best Way to Wash Your Hands
You can protect yourself and others from adenovirus infection:
- wash your hands often with soap and water
- avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- avoid close contact with people who are sick
- stay home when you are sick
- cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing