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What is adenovirus? What to know about the common respiratory virus

Adenoviruses, a group of common respiratory viruses, cause severe cold-like illness affecting people of all ages and have no vaccine or antiviral treatments.
During the holiday season, indoor gatherings increase seasonal respiratory viruses while norovirus has been trending up last month, adding to illness pressures.
Commonly, patients report runny nose and severe sore throat, while many strains trigger painful throat sensations and cause pink eye, ear infections or diarrhea.
Doctors recommend washing hands, getting plenty of rest, and managing symptoms at home while advising patients with worsening symptoms to seek medical help.
Health experts are watching the flu this year because A H3N2 is the subtype most reported and 89% of infections were the subclade K variant, with peaks often in February.

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