Human adenovirus type 7 infection associated with severe and fatal acute lower respiratory illness and nosocomial transmission.

ABSTRACT: A 23-year-old male died of severe pneumonia and respiratory failure in a tertiary hospital in Beijing, and 4 out of 55 close contacts developed fever. Molecular analysis confirmed human adenovirus type 7 (HAdV7) as the causative agent. We highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment and proper transmission control of HAdV7.

SUBMITTER: Cui X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4298532 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature