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Introduction

Adenoviruses are so named for the tissue from which they were first recovered: human adenoid tissue. Since then they have been found in most species and are generally harmless.

Morphology

• Stable, non-enveloped, resistant
• Icosahedral virus:
  • Capsomeres at apices (12) carry a peripheral fiber with a terminal knob
  • Capsomeres on facets (240) do not

Virus by Species

Bovine adenovirus

Equine Adenovirus

• Rarely causes primary disease
• Exception: immune-compromised Arab foals (showing both B/T cell deficiencies), causing necrotising bronchiolitis

Canine Adenovirus 1 (Infectious Canine Hepatitis)

Canine Adenovirus 2 (Infectious Canine Laryngotracheitis)