Adenovirus: The silent infection that hides behind winter symptoms

Adenovirus: The silent infection that hides behind winter symptoms

Not every cough is the flu: Learn about adenovirus  With flu season at its peak, many people tend to interpret any runny nose or sore throat as a passing bout of the flu. However, winter brings with it a wider range of viruses that target the respiratory system and the immune system, including the common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), norovirus (which causes stomach upset), and COVID-19. But amidst this viral onslaught, a lesser-known virus stands out: adenovirus. This common pathogen is often associated with what's known as a barking cough and is one of the most widespread viruses, especially among children. According to the British newspaper, the Daily Mail, data from the UK's National Health Service (NHS) indicates that most people contract adenovirus at least once before the age of 10, making it a very common, though often underdiagnosed, infection. A Mutating Virus and a Year-Round Infection As a virus, adenovirus has a constant ability to mutate and evolve, which ex…