B97.0: Adenovirus as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters

Adenoviruses are a group of common viruses that can infect the lining of your eyes, airways and lungs, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They are typically spread through close personal contact, like shaking hands; through the air by coughing and sneezing; or by touching an object or surface with adenoviruses on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands. It can also spread through contact with an infected person's stool, including during diaper changing. Infections can occur in any season but are most common in late winter, spring, and early summer. Common symptoms related to different types of adenovirus infections include cold-like symptoms, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, pink eye, fever, bladder inflammation or infection, inflammation of stomach and intestines and neurological diseases. The duration of the symptoms can depend on the specific infection and the overall health of the individual afflicted.