Characteristics
Shape and Size
27 to 35 nm,icosahedral shape
Genome Information
Adenoviruses E ( GI:-51527264) has a 35994 bp double stranded linear DNA.The genome structure consists of 17 genes and 38 proteins and has 2 other RNA.The GC content of Adenoviruses E about 57.7 %.
Food Source
contaminated or improperly cooked food
Pathological Factor
Adenoviruses represent the largest nonenveloped viruses. Because of their large size, they are able to be transported through the endosome (i.e. envelope fusion is not necessary).
The enteric adenovirus causes 5-20% of the gastroenteritis in young children, and is the second most common cause of gastroenteritis in this age group. By 4 years of age, 85% of all children have developed immunity to the disease.
Disease
Conjunctivitis (HAdV-B and D), gastroenteritis (HAdV-F serotypes 40 and 41), bronchiolitis, or pneumonia.
Symptoms
Watery diarrhea,
Fever, Tender abdomen, Vomiting
Affected Body Organs
gastro intestinal organs, eyes
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