Organisms

Human Adenoviruses

Species of the genus MASTADENOVIRUS, causing a wide range of diseases in humans. Infections are mostly asymptomatic, but can be associated with diseases of the respiratory, ocular, and gastrointestinal systems. Serotypes (named with Arabic numbers) have been grouped into species designated Human adenovirus A-G.

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Abstract

Species of the genus MASTADENOVIRUS, causing a wide range of diseases in humans. Infections are mostly asymptomatic, but can be associated with diseases of the respiratory, ocular, and gastrointestinal systems. Serotypes (named with Arabic numbers) have been grouped into species designated Human adenovirus A-G.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • APC Viruses
  • Adenoviruses, Human
  • APC Virus
  • Adenovirus, Human
  • Human Adenovirus

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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Indexing Annotation

infection = ADENOVIRUS INFECTIONS, HUMAN

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History Note

1977

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Previous Indexing

  • Adenoviridae (1966-1974)

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  1. B04w.280w.030w.500w.350

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Human Adenoviruses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000260. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000260
  2. Human Adenoviruses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66134842