The cause of adenovirus infection is primarily through direct contact with an infected person, either through contact with their respiratory secretions, such as saliva or mucus from coughing or sneezing, or through contact with surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus.
Adenoviruses, which are common viruses, can spread easily from person to person through respiratory secretions. When a person with an adenoviral infection coughs or sneezes, they can spread the virus to those around them. The virus can also be spread through direct contact with the respiratory secretions of an infected person or through contact with contaminated surfaces.
Additionally, adenovirus infections can be spread through contact with objects, such as door handles, keyboards, toys, and other items, that have been contaminated with an infected person’s respiratory secretions. The virus can also be spread through contact with contaminated water, such as from swimming pools or drinking water.
Adenoviruses can also be spread through contact with animals, such as cats and dogs, that are infected with the virus. Additionally, adenoviruses can be spread through contact with feces from an infected person, such as through poor hygiene practices while changing a diaper.
In some cases, adenovirus infections can also be spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, or contact with needles used for injections. Additionally, adenovirus infections can be spread through contact with infected blood or organs.
Finally, adenovirus infections can also spread through sexual contact with an infected person.