Accession Number:
ADA419090
Title:
Two Fatal Cases of Adenovirus-Related Illness in Previously Healthy Young Adults - Illinois, 2000
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Corporate Author:
NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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Report Date:
2001-07-06
Pagination or Media Count:
5.0
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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Subject Categories:
- Personnel Management and Labor Relations
- Medicine and Medical Research
- Pharmacology