Multiple choice

Which of the following viruses often causes ARD?

  1. Rotavirus

  2. Reovirus

  3. HSV-1

  4. Adenovirus
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Explanation

Adenovirus causes many airborne infections in respiratory tract and eyes. In adults, Acute Respiratory Disease (ARD) and acute follicular conjunctivitis may develop. In children and infants, acute febrile pharyngitis often develops. Adenovirus is icosahedral virus made up of double stranded DNA and does not possess lipid layer. Human adenovirus is classified into 4 groups on the basis of their capability to agglutinate blood cells of monkey or rats.

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