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Human Adenoviruses are a large group of DNA viruses that were first isolated from an adenoid gland in 1953.¹ There are over 50 different serotypes.² Adenovirus infections are often asymptomatic, but can cause a wide range of illnesses and symptoms such as: ²

Bordetella is a family of small gram-negative bacterial pathogens that cause respiratory tract infections in humans and animals.¹ Nine species of Bordetella have been identified to date, but Bordetella pertussis causes most of the human disease and only three additional members, B. bronchiseptica, B. parapertussis, and B. holmesii have been associated with respiratory infections in humans. B. pertussis causes whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory tract infection with characteristic severe coughing episodes. The incubation period is on average 7-10 days and the disease follows a prolonged course consisting of three stages: (1) persistent runny nose (2) paroxysmal coughing, and (3) convalescence.²