Adenowirus DNA qualitative

Adenoviruses - a group of DNA viruses of the Mastadenovirus family including many serological types with distinct epidemiology About 4-5% of respiratory diseases are caused by adenoviruses. Infection is usually by the droplet or fecal-oral. Adenoviruses cause: acute febrile illnesses, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis and keratitis, pneumonia in infants, as well as as well as acute gastroenteritis. The most common form of adenovirus infection in children is acute febrile illness of the respiratory system. Immunocompromised individuals may develop Meningitis, myocarditis, liver and kidney. In most cases, diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms. Testing for viral DNA is the most sensitive method for detecting the source of infection adenoviruses.