What are the causes and symptoms of adenovirus infections?
Specific adenovirus infections can be traced to particular sources and produce distinctive symptoms. In general, however, adenovirus infection is caused by: • inhaling airborne viruses • getting the virus in the eyes by swimming in contaminated water, using contaminated eye solutions or instruments, wiping the eyes with contaminated towels, or rubbing the eyes with contaminated fingers. • not washing the hands after using the bathroom, and then touching the mouth or eyes Symptoms common to most types of adenovirus infections include: • cough • fever • runny nose • sore throat • watery eyes Source: The Gale Group.
