adenovirus

salam...since dah dua orang pelatih inspektor terkorban akibat adenovirus ni,mummy nak share la serba sedikit pasal virus nie..takut jugak kan?
fakta2 ni pun mummy copy dari sini

How is adenovirus infection spread?

Adenoviruses are spread like the common cold. The viruses can be spread from person to person via coughing or sneezing. People may also become infected by touching something with adenovirus on it and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes. For example, adenoviruses can be transferred to a doorknob when an infected person sneezes into his/her hands and then touches the doorknob before washing. Germs can also be spread if an infected person sneezes or coughs onto tabletops or other items that might be touched by other people. To prevent the spread of disease, it is important to practice good health habits.

What are the symptoms of adenovirus infection?

The viruses are a common cause of infection in humans, but they rarely cause serious or fatal illness. Adenoviruses cause a wide range of illnesses and symptoms, including

• Colds
  
  
• Pharyngitis (sore throat)
  
• Bronchitis
  
• Pneumonia
  
• Diarrhea
  
• Conjunctivitis (eye infection)
  
• Fever
  
• Cystitis (bladder inflammation or infection)
  
• Rash illness

Who is most at risk for complications from adenovirus infection?

Everyone is at risk of adenovirus infection, but patients with weak immune systems or with underlying respiratory or cardiac disease are most at risk for severe complications from any respiratory infection, including adenovirus infections.

What steps can healthcare providers and people take to protect their health?

• People can protect themselves against all respiratory diseases by washing their hands, and they can protect others by covering their mouth when coughing or sneezing.
  
• People should, whenever possible, take steps to prevent respiratory infections. Such steps include vaccination and good health habits. At this time, Ad14 should not be considered a concern to the general public. Other respiratory infections, such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and bacterial pneumonia, are other important causes of illness.
  
• Physicians should be aware that Ad14 can cause severe pneumonia and consider it in the differential diagnosis if the cause of infection is unknown

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