Adenoviruses are double-stranded DNA viruses that cause ~10% of acute respiratory infections among children and <2% of respiratory illnesses among civilian adults. Some serotypes are associated with outbreaks among military recruits. Transmission takes place primarily from fall to spring via inhalation of aerosolized virus, through inoculation of the conjunctival sacs, and probably via the fecal-oral route.
Section 7. Infectious Diseases