Adenovirus serotypes 40 and 41 cause acute gastroenteritis primarily in children. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and last for approximately 10 days. Respiratory symptoms can occur in some individuals. The disease is usually self-limiting in immunocompetent individuals; however rare fatalities can occur in immunocompromised individuals. Asymptomatic infections are common, particularly in children.

Enteric adenovirus is a common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children worldwide. Enteric adenoviruses have been identified in 9% of children with diarrhea. They are the third most common cause of infantile gastroenteritis after rotavirus and norovirus. Sporadic and endemic infections may occur year-round.
The virus is transmitted via the fecal-oral route.
INCUBATION PERIOD: 3 to 10 days.

Biocare offer both the Adenovirus 40/41 antigen tests dipstick and cassette, it only detect the adenovirus type 40 and 41, it is responable for over 85% of the adenovirus diarrhea.

Ordering Information:

• 1. Cassette Cat No.: AN1203C
• 2. Dipstick Cat No.: AN1203S

Helpful Documents:

• 1. Instruction for use
• 2. MSDS