Adenoviruses, one of the most important viral infections today, present with various clinical pictures.
Adenoviruses Respiratory tract infections
Neurological diseases
Urinary system infections
>They cause gastrointestinal diseases.
There are more than 60 serotypes of adenovirus. The clinical picture varies according to serotypes. It can also be seen in a clinical picture that causes the patient to die from a self-limiting infection.
Adenovirus infection;
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In infants and children
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It progresses severely in patients with weak immune systems.
In this article, we will talk about diarrhea cases caused by adenoviruses.
Diarrhea is one of the important health problems of babies and children.
Diarrhea caused by adenoviruses is most common in 1-2 years of age. Adenovirus group F serotypes 40-41 cause diarrhea.
It causes epidemics in nurseries, schools and camps. Although this infection occurs throughout the year, it is most common between May and July.
The virus is transmitted through the fecal - oral route or droplets.
The virus is found in infected waste and remains alive for a long time. . Transmission also occurs in this way. Since adenoviruses are resistant to many disinfectants, they cannot be easily cleaned from their environment.
Clinical findings of the disease
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Fever
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Diarrhea and
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Vomiting.
Adenoviruses can cause diarrhea together with other viruses. The most common coexistence of adenovirus and rotavirus is seen.
In recent years, with the introduction of rotavirus vaccines, rotavirus diarrhea has decreased. There is an increase in the incidence of adenovirus diarrhea.
10-13% of childhood diarrhea is due to adenoviruses and the clinical picture is severe, unlike other diarrheas.
Treatment:
It is the replacement of lost fluids and electrolytes.
Adequate nutrition of babies and children should be ensured.
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Antibiotic treatment has no place.
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Probiotic treatment u should be administered.
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Patients should be closely monitored.
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Adenoviruses are known to settle in the terminal ileum and cause persistent infection.
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Complications are important in this infection, which is fatal in infants and children.
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Those who had a viral intestinal infection in early childhood have a high risk of developing celiac disease.
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Intestinal knotting may occur in the course of adenovirus diarrhea.
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