Adenoviruses are double-stranded DNA viruses that cause significant respiratory illness across age groups. They account for roughly 5–10% of viral respiratory infections in children (and up to 1–7% in adults) and can lead to outbreaks of bronchitis and pneumonia, sometimes resulting in severe disease or fatal pneumonia in infants and immunocompromised patients. Including adenovirus in a PCR panel ensures rapid and accurate identification of this common pathogen (Khanal et al. 2018).
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