L4 Adenovirus
What are adenoviruses?
They are nonenveloped, icosahedral viruses, containing dsDNA.
What disease do adenoviruses commonly cause?
- Respiratory Infections
- Conjunctivitis
- Gastroenteritis
When were adenoviruses discovered?
During screening of throat washing, cultured of adenoids and tonsils were performed in search for the
common cold virus, but instead adenoviruses were discovered.
How many serotypes of adenoviruses are there?
Nearly 40 serotypes of human adenoviruses are known
Describe the pathogenesis
Respiratory System
Respiratory Diseases
Intestines
Adenoviruses replicate asymptomatically
Stool
Some serotypes are isolated from stool sample after respiratory tract infection.
Eyes
Ocular infections are transmitted by direct contact with the eye. E.g., Contaminated hands,
water, and surgical instruments.
What are adenoviruses?
They are nonenveloped, icosahedral viruses, containing dsDNA.
What disease do adenoviruses commonly cause?
- Respiratory Infections
- Conjunctivitis
- Gastroenteritis
When were adenoviruses discovered?
During screening of throat washing, cultured of adenoids and tonsils were performed in search for the
common cold virus, but instead adenoviruses were discovered.
How many serotypes of adenoviruses are there?
Nearly 40 serotypes of human adenoviruses are known
Describe the pathogenesis
Respiratory System
Respiratory Diseases
Intestines
Adenoviruses replicate asymptomatically
Stool
Some serotypes are isolated from stool sample after respiratory tract infection.
Eyes
Ocular infections are transmitted by direct contact with the eye. E.g., Contaminated hands,
water, and surgical instruments.
