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  • Adenoviruses are common pathogens causing diverse clinical syndromes in immunocompromised individuals.
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  • High mortality rates are associated with adenovirus pneumonia and disseminated infections in this vulnerable population.

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  • To highlight the importance of considering adenovirus in immunocompromised patients with compatible clinical syndromes.
  • To emphasize diagnostic approaches including cultures, molecular testing, and PCR.
  • To discuss the role of viral load monitoring in predicting treatment response.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation and case review of adenovirus infections in immunocompromised patients.
  • Diagnostic methods including specimen cultures, molecular testing, and adenovirus polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
  • Monitoring of quantitative viral loads in blood to assess therapeutic efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Adenovirus infections present a spectrum of disease, from localized to disseminated, with significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Cidofovir and brincidofovir show potential efficacy in treating adenovirus infections, despite lacking specific FDA approval for this indication.
  • A significant drop (>1 log) in viral load is associated with a higher probability of clinical response to therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Adenovirus must be considered in the differential diagnosis of immunocompromised patients presenting with compatible symptoms.
  • Prompt diagnosis using PCR and monitoring viral loads are essential for guiding treatment and predicting outcomes.
  • Antiviral agents like cidofovir and brincidofovir offer therapeutic options for adenovirus infections in this high-risk group.