According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Adenoviruses are viruses that typically cause respiratory illness, mild cold, or flu-like illness.
Respiratory illnesses caused by adenovirus include non-COVID coronavirus, influenza, para influenza, rhinovirus, and pneumococci.
The most common symptoms of adenovirus infections are,
Although anyone can get it, the city health department has especially asked those with a family history of similar illness to be extra cautious.
Moreover, young children are vulnerable, especially those who have Co-morbidity – prematurity, low birth weight, congenital heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, neurological disability, renal disease , malignancy, malnutrition and immunocompromised state.
There is no one treatment for adenoviral flu. For milder cases, at-home management is advised. This includes,
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Symptomatic care to keep down a fever - Paracetamol can help, but should not be taken more than 5 times a day.
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Adequate hydration and feeding.
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ORS for diarrhoea.
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Monitoring of temperature, fast breathing, general activity, oral intake and urine output.
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Report to health care facilities if danger signs develop.
Serious cases may need hospitalisation.
