How are adenoviruses transmitted?
Adenoviruses are transmitted in different ways depending on the type of infection. Adenoviruses that cause respiratory and eye infections are transmitted by contact with secretions from an infected persons eyes, nose, or mouth. Adenoviruses that cause gastroenteritis are transmitted by contact with an infected person’s feces (stool). What are the symptoms? Symptoms of adenoviral respiratory infections include common cold symptoms such as runny nose, sinus congestion, sore throat, and cough. Symptoms of lower respiratory infections may include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, and fever. Symptoms of gastroenteritis may include vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Symptoms of adenoviral infection usually occur 3-5 days after exposure. What makes the A14 strain described in the news media different? There are 51 types of adenoviruses that can cause human infections. The A14 strain was first identified to cause respiratory disease in military recruits in Europe in 1969 but wa
