Mastadenovirus

Mastadenovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Adenoviridae. Human, mammals, and vertebrates serve as natural hosts. There are currently 25 species in this genus, including the type species Human mastadenovirus C. Diseases associated with this genus include: very common human infection, estimated to be responsible for between 2% and 5% of all respiratory infections. usually mild respiratory, gastrointestinal and eye infections. serotypes 3, 5 and 7: lower respiratory tract infections. serotypes 8, 19, and 37: epidemic keratoconjunctivitis. serotypes 4 and 7: acute respiratory disease. serotypes 40 and 41: gastroenteritis. serotype 14: can cause potentially fatal adenovirus infections. canine adenovirus 1 (CAdV-1) can lead to puppies death or encephalitis in other carnivore species.