What are examples of adenoviruses?
What are adenoviruses? Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that typically cause respiratory illnesses, such as a common cold, conjunctivitis (an infection in the eye that is sometimes called pink eye), croup, bronchitis, or pneumonia.
How do people get adenovirus?
The virus can spread through contact with droplets from the nose and throat of an infected person (e.g., during coughing or sneezing) or by touching hands, an object, or surface with the virus on it and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes before hand washing.
What kills adenovirus?
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As with many viruses, there’s not a good treatment for adenovirus, although the antiviral cidofovir has helped some people with severe infections. People with mild illness are advised to stay home, keep their hands clean and cover coughs and sneezes while they recover.