New cold virus spreads fast in US...Adenovirus 14

A killer virus is spreading fast in America and has already been registered in four major cities. The virus is an adenovirus type 14 or Ad14. This is a new strain of an old virus and different to the one that spread in 1955. It has so far has been reported in Oregon, Washington, New York City and Texas. 10 deaths have been registered out of the 140 cases registered.

"This particular [adenovirus] is unusual in that it can cause very severe illness in healthy young adults with no other medical condition. That is why this adenovirus stands out from the crowd," says John Su, who is CDC epidemic intelligence officer. Thus, this virus is proving to be a quite a bit of challenge.

Speculations about the spread of this virus to other states are being made. But Su was reluctant to comment on that. At the same time he suggested doctors across U.S. should take proper notice of severe cold problems if any.

http://www.themoneytimes.com/articles/20071119/virulent_virus_spreads_fast_in_us-id-1013398.html

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