Febrile Respiratory Illness Associated with Human Adenovirus Type 55 in South Korea Military, 2014–2016

Abstract

An outbreak of febrile respiratory illness associated with human adenovirus (HAdV) occurred in the South Korea military during the 2014–15 influenza season and thereafter. Molecular typing and phylogenetic analysis of patient samples identified HAdV type 55 as the causative agent. Emergence of this novel HAdV necessitates continued surveillance in military and civilian populations.

Keywords

• respiratory infections
• pneumonia
• adenovirus
• military personnel
• viruses
• South Korea