Adenovirus Respiratory Infection among Immunocompetent Patients in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit During 10-year period: Co-morbidity is common.

Abstract

Adenovirus respiratory infection may cause severe disease necessitating PICU admission and mechanical ventilation, mostly in patients with underlying conditions. Many patients received steroids and antibiotics, which may be unnecessary. Mortality was 9%, mainly among young infants and those with underlying conditions.