Adenovirus and frequency therapy

Definition:

Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can cause a variety of diseases in humans. They are known for their ability to cause infections of the respiratory tract, eyes, gastrointestinal tract and other organ systems.

Characteristics:

Adenoviruses are non-enveloped, double-stranded DNA viruses.
They are resistant to many disinfectants and can survive on surfaces, which facilitates their transmission.

Transmission:

Droplet infection: Through coughing and sneezing.
Contact infection: By touching contaminated surfaces or hands.
Faecal-oral transmission: Especially in infections of the gastrointestinal tract.

Diseases:

Adenoviruses can cause a variety of diseases, including

Respiratory illnesses: Colds, bronchitis, pneumonia.
Eye infections: Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva).
Gastrointestinal infections: Gastroenteritis, especially in children.
Rarer: cystitis, neurological diseases.

Symptoms:

Symptoms vary depending on the organ system affected, but may include

Fever, cough, sore throat.
Redness and irritation of the eyes.
Diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain.

Diagnosis:

Diagnosis is made by clinical examination and can be confirmed by laboratory tests such as PCR (polymerase chain reaction) or antigen tests to detect the virus.

Treatment:

In most cases, treatment is symptomatic, as there is no specific antiviral therapy for adenovirus infections.
Rest, hydration and antipyretics can help to alleviate symptoms.
Specialised medical care may be required for severe infections or immunocompromised patients.

prevention:

Good hygiene practices, such as regular hand washing.
Avoiding close contact with infected people.
Vaccines against some adenovirus serotypes are available in certain environments, such as the military.

Worth knowing:

Adenoviruses were first discovered in the 1950s and are named after the adenoids (tonsils) where they were often isolated.
They are spread worldwide and can affect people of all ages, but are more common in children.

Research:

Research is focussed on the development of vaccines, antiviral therapies and better diagnostic methods to reduce the impact of adenovirus infections.