25 Jul
Adenovirus is responsible for up to 10% of all febrile illnesses occurring in the first 2 years of life and 5% of febrile episodes in the 2-4 year age group. Adenoviruses are associated with a numberof clinical syndromes including pharyngoconjunctival fever, acute febrile pharyngitis, epidemic keratoconjunctivitis and hemorrhagic cystitis. Adenovirus can be detected in clinical specimens, usually during the first three days of illness. The direct immunofluorescent antibodies test (DFA), enzyme immunoassay, or a culture can provide definitive identification, which may assist in determining prognosis and appropriate therapy.