| Risk Factors Adenovirus infection is an infection caused by a
virus. The infection can lead to: - The common cold, bronchitis,
or pneumonia - Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye - Stomach
flu - Urinary tract infections The infection passes easily from
person to person but is rarely serious. The infection is caused
by a type of virus called an adenovirus. There are several types
of these viruses. These viruses are able to infect mucus
membranes that are found in:. - Respiratory tract - Urinary
tract The Upper Respiratory Tract Copyright © Nucleus Medical
Media, Inc. These infections are very common in children. The
following factors may increase the risk of an adenovirus
infection: - Weakened immunity - Exposure to a sneeze or cough
of an infected person - Exposure to the stool of an infected
person - Living in close contact with others such as military
units, schools, or summer camps - Handling an object that was
exposed to an infected person - Exposure to water contaminated
with adenovirus Symptoms will