Description
Adenoviruses are double-stranded DNA viruses of about 70-90 nm lacking an envelope.
The capsid contains 252 capsomeres and shows icosahedral symmetry. The capsomeres consist of hexons, pentons and fiberprotein trimers, which are responsible for the induction of group- and type-specific antibodies. More than 80 adenoviruses are known at present. 47 out of them are pathogenic for men. They cause several diseases of different organic systems, mainly eyes, pharynx, respiratory and gastrointestinal system. Adenovirus infections are common and frequent. Most infections appear during childhood.
