Pharyngoconjunctival fever

Pharyngoconjunctival fever (synonym: adenoviral tonsillitis, Adenopharyngoconjunctivial fever) is one of the manifestations of adenoviral infection. This disease is characterized by damage to the oropharynx and conjunctiva of the eye caused by an adenovirus. Infection occurs through direct contact with an infected person or from an animal, such as cats. Transmission of the virus occurs through airborne droplets. Children and the elderly are the most common targets of this infection. After infection, the adenovirus can remain in the body as an intracellular symbiont. Symptoms vary widely, usually within two days, but some people may experience longer periods of contagion. Fever is not usually accompanied by a high temperature, but can have a significant impact on a person's health. The most common symptoms are sore throat, runny nose, cough, discharge from the eyes and



Pharyngojunctival fever is an acute infectious disease caused by adenovirus type VII. The disease is common in countries with cold and temperate climates, can be extremely severe and spread quickly among groups of people. Children and young people under 30 years of age are at risk. A characteristic symptom is swelling and inflammation of the pharynx, tonsillitis, sore throat, conjunctivitis, and dry cough. Common symptoms include weakness, fever, headache,