Systematic Veterinary Virology

INTRODUCTION

• Adenoviruses are widespread in nature, infecting birds, many mammals and man. They also cause latent infection in lymphoid tissues and some viruses have oncogenic potential. Adenoviruses are a frequent cause of acute upper respiratory tract (URT) infections, i.e. "colds". There are four genera under this family. They are Ataadenovirus, Aviadenovirus, Mastadenovirus and Siadenovirus.