Adenoviruses are common viruses that can infect anyone and make them sick. But, most illnesses are not serious. Adenoviruses most often cause respiratory illness. These viruses can also cause fever, diarrhea, pink eye (conjunctivitis), bladder infection (cystitis), or rash illness... more
Adenoviruses Topics
For Health Care Professionals
Clinical overview and information on diagnosis, treatment, prevention...
Outbreaks
Trends and outbreaks of adenovirus illnesses...
References & Publications
Scientific articles and other publications on adenovirus infections and outbreaks...
Protect Yourself and Others
You can protect yourself and others from adenovirus infection by
- washing your hands often with soap and water
- covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
- not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
- avoiding close contact with people who are sick
- staying home when you are sick
Common Ways to Get Adenoviruses
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
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