How can a baby get adenovirus cold?

Babies with adenovirus influenza are mostly caused by adenovirus infection. Adenovirus is a type of enterovirus, which is a common respiratory pathogen that can cause a variety of diseases, such as pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, etc.

1. Mode of transmission

Adenovirus is mainly transmitted through airborne droplets, but it can also be contracted through contact with contaminated hands or objects. It can also be transmitted by the fecal-oral route. Outbreaks are prone to occur in crowded places such as kindergartens and schools;

2. Clinical manifestations

Adenovirus influenza has an acute onset, with fever, cough, and sore throat as the main symptoms, and the body temperature can reach more than 39°C.There are usually no obvious nasal symptoms, but some children have symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing. Infants and young children often have vomiting and diarrhoea, and in severe cases, dehydration and electrolyte imbalances may occur. A small number of children can be complicated by complications such as meningitis, myocarditis, and pneumonia;

3. Treatment

There are no specific antiadenoviral drugs, and the main treatment is symptomatic and supportive. For example, when there is a high fever, antipyretics should be given to cool down, and attention should be paid to hydration; When coughing and producing sputum, give cough and phlegm reducing drugs; If there is a bacterial infection, anti-infective therapy with antibiotics is indicated. Physical cooling can also be used to assist in defervescence.

In daily life, attention should be paid to maintaining indoor air circulation and avoiding going to crowded public places. The diet should be light and easy to digest, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, supplement vitamin C, and enhance the body's immunity.