Adenoviruses, Human (also known as Adenovirus, Human, Human Adenovirus): Species of the genus MASTADENOVIRUS, causing a wide range of diseases in humans. Infections are mostly asymptomatic, but can be associated with diseases of the respiratory, ocular, and gastrointestinal systems. Serotypes (named with Arabic numbers
NIH MeSH · D000260Organisms
Adenoviruses, Human
Also known asAdenovirus, Human · Human Adenovirus · Human Adenoviruses · APC Viruses · APC Virus
Definition
Species of the genus MASTADENOVIRUS, causing a wide range of diseases in humans. Infections are mostly asymptomatic, but can be associated with diseases of the respiratory, ocular, and gastrointestinal systems. Serotypes (named with Arabic numbers) have been grouped into species designated Human adenovirus A-G.
MeSH classification
B04.280.030.500.350
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Species of the genus MASTADENOVIRUS, causing a wide range of diseases in humans. Infections are mostly asymptomatic, but can be associated with diseases of the respiratory, ocular, and gastrointestinal systems. Serotypes (named with Arabic numbers) have been grouped into species designated Human adenovirus A-G. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adenoviruses, Human known by any other names?
Yes. Adenoviruses, Human is also referred to as Adenovirus, Human, Human Adenovirus, Human Adenoviruses, APC Viruses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adenoviruses, Human sit in the medical classification?
Adenoviruses, Human falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B04.280.030.500.350). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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