Adenovirus is one of the main pathogens of viral pneumonia, and adenovirus infection in older age groups of children or young adults causes only upper respiratory tract disease, and can cause severe acute adenoviral pneumonia in infants and young children.
01 Mode of transmission.
It is predominantly endemic in winter and spring, and is generally transmitted through the respiratory tract, and intestinal infections are mainly transmitted through the digestive tract.
02Clinical manifestations.
The incubation period is 2-14 days and can cause the following symptoms: respiratory infection, typical symptoms of cough, nasal congestion and pharyngitis, accompanied by fever, headache and myalgia. Eye infections, mild eye infections caused by adenovirus are complications of respiratory tract infections and laryngitis. Gastroenteritis, which can cause gastroenteritis in children. Adenovirus IgM antibodies appear about 1 week after the onset of illness and can persist for 2 to 3 months, while adenovirus IgG antibodies appear later but can persist for a long time.
03**and preventive measures**: Once the symptoms of acute fever, sore throat and conjunctivitis occur, it is necessary to go to the hospital as soon as possible, isolate as soon as possible, and as soon as possible**. Severe cough and dyspnea symptoms are mostly serious cases, and you should go to the hospital in time** to avoid delaying the condition.
Precautionary measures: Wash your hands frequently, disinfect them frequently, and avoid contact with patients and their respiratory droplets. Drink plenty of water, eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, and pay attention to exerciseIndoor ventilation to keep the indoor environment clean;During the winter and spring epidemic seasons, try to avoid going to crowded public places, wear masks when going out, and avoid contact with sick people to prevent infection. Healthy Wintering Program