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Adenovirus

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Adenovirus, Pharyngoconjunctival Fever, Pharyngo-Conjunctival Fever, Adenoviral Pharyngitis

  • Epidemiology
  1. Outbreaks related to contaminated swimming pools or shared pool towels
    1. Consider as cause with outbreaks in young children
  • Symptoms
  1. Fever
    1. Peaks to 103-104 F (39.4-40.0 C)
  2. Chills
  3. Myalgias
  4. Sore Throat
  • Signs
  1. Conjunctivitis
    1. Most common cause of Viral Conjunctivitis in children
    2. Unilateral follicular Conjunctivitis is most common
    3. Associated with Adenovirus Pharyngitis in 30-50% of cases
  2. Pharyngitis
    1. Tonsillar exudates may be present
  3. Diarrhea
    1. More prolonged course than Rotavirus
  • Differential Diagnosis
  1. See Pharyngitis Causes
  2. See Conjunctivitis
  3. Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis
  • Course
  1. Clears in 4-5 days