Two Fatal Cases of Adenovirus-Related Illness in Previously Healthy Young Adults - Illinois, 2000

Abstract

Deaths from adenovirus infection are considered rare. Fatal cases are most often reported in children with chronic disease, but they have also been reported in previously healthy young adults. We report the first two adenovirus-related deaths identified in military recruits since vaccination became unavailable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 06, 2001
Accession Number
ADA419090

Entities

People

  • David C. Cute
  • Dean D. Erdman
  • Gregory C. Gray
  • Leonard N. Binn
  • Ludmila V. Asher
  • Margaret A.K. Ryan
  • Marietta D. Malasig
  • Susan C. Kehl

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Basic Training
  • Central Nervous System
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Illinois
  • Infection
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Training
  • Vaccines
  • Viruses
  • Wound Infections

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

Readers

  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology