What are serious symptoms of adenovirus infection in children?
ANSWER
Call the doctor right away if your child has any of these serious symptoms:
- Trouble breathing
- Swelling around his eyes
- Fever that doesn't go away after a few days
- Signs of dehydration, such as few tears or less wet diapers
From: What Are Adenovirus Infections? WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Dan Brennan on November 04, 2018
SOURCES:
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Adenovirus Infections."
Boston Children's Hospital: "Adenovirus Infections in Children."
CDC: "Adenovirus," “Adenoviruses: Outbreaks.”
HealthyKids.org: "Adenovirus Infections."
SOURCES:
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Adenovirus Infections."
Boston Children's Hospital: "Adenovirus Infections in Children."
CDC: "Adenovirus," “Adenoviruses: Outbreaks.”
HealthyKids.org: "Adenovirus Infections."
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