By Lee I-chia / Staff reporterAdenovirus infections, which can cause respiratory illnesses, exceeded influenza cases last week, and adenovirus infections might enter a peak period this month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday. It was the first time that adenovirus infections exceeded the percentage of flu virus infections this year, he said. “There might be a short peak period for adenovirus infections in November, causing more children to experience cold-like symptoms,” he added. There is no specific antiviral to treat adenovirus infections, he added. The CDC urged people to wear masks, seek medical treatment and rest at home if they develop respiratory tract symptoms to avoid spreading the disease.

Source: Taipei Times November 12, 2019 16:03 UTC