Adenoviruses can cause a wide range of illnesses, including:
- Respiratory infections: These can range from mild colds to severe pneumonia, bronchitis, and croup. - Gastroenteritis: Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. - Conjunctivitis: Also known as pink eye, this condition causes inflammation of the eye's conjunctiva. - Hemorrhagic cystitis: This is an infection of the bladder that can cause blood in the urine. - Neurological diseases: In rare cases, adenoviruses can cause encephalitis and meningitis.
