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There are many types of adenoviruses, which cause various symptoms and have different names depending on where in the body they are infected.

For example, respiratory infections that resemble cold symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, epidemic keratoconjunctivitis that infects the eyes and causes eye discharge and itching, pharyngoconjunctivitis (pool fever) that is characterized by a sore throat, and causes vomiting and diarrhea. These include acute gastroenteritis and hemorrhagic cystitis, where the bladder is infected and there is blood in the urine.

Main symptoms of adenovirus

・Runny nose, stuffy nose

·cough

・Fever

·vomiting

·diarrhea

・Redness of the eyes

·abdominal pain

There is no specific medicine for adenovirus, so the basic treatment is to take medicine that relieves symptoms according to the symptoms and wait for the virus to leave the body.

Also, since the virus is highly contagious, it is important to take measures to prevent droplet infection and contact infection.

After the onset of symptoms, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. continue, which can easily lead to dehydration and malnutrition, so be sure to drink small amounts of water frequently, such as with oral rehydration solution or tea.

If you have any concerns, please contact a medical institution for consultation/examination as soon as possible.