What Is Adenovirus?
6. Pneumonia
Adenoviruses can sometimes result in pneumonia, which is a potentially serious infection of the lungs. The infection can cause the lining of the lungs to become inflamed, and for the tiny sacs to become filled with fluid. This will make it very difficult for the patient to breathe, and serious cases can be life-threatening.
In addition to difficulty breathing, symptoms of pneumonia can include a fever and chills, a cough, and difficulty breathing. Treatment for the condition will depend largely on the underlying cause. Patients will sometimes need an oxygen mask to help them breathe, and a ventilator may be necessary in the more severe cases. Thankfully it is rare that adenoviruses will cause pneumonia this serious.
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