infectious diseases
Adenovirus Infections
Key Points
Adenoviruses can be spread through contact with secretions from an infected person or contact with a contaminated object. Most infections are mild; manifestations (eg, fever, upper and lower respiratory symptoms, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis) vary widely depending on the serotype. Severe illness occurs mainly in infants and immunocompromised patients but occasionally occurs in healthy adults. Treatment is supportive. An oral vaccine can reduce incidence of lower respiratory disease but is available only for military personnel. 