Adenoviruses IgM antibodies

Adenoviruses - a group of DNA viruses of the Mastadenovirus family including many serological types with distinct epidemiology About 4-5% of respiratory diseases are caused by adenoviruses. Infection is usually by the droplet or fecal-oral. Adenoviruses cause: acute febrile illnesses, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis and keratitis, pneumonia in infants, and as well as acute gastroenteritis. The most common form of adenovirus infection in children is acute febrile illness of the respiratory system. Immunocompromised individuals may develop Meningitis, myocarditis, liver and kidney. In most cases, diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms. Determination of antibodies can help diagnosing infections and differentiating them from other pathogens IgM class antibodies appear first after a few days after the onset of symptoms.