Mouse Anti-Adenovirus Hexon Monoclonal antibody for IF, ELISA. Adenovirusesare DNA viruses generally widespread in nature that are frequently the causeof acute upper respiratory tract infections (i.e. common colds). Forty-sevenknown serotypes have been isolated since they were first discovered in 1953with 3 types known to cause gastroenteritis. Several types have oncogenicpotential though most cause self-limiting febrile illnesses characterised byinflammation of conjunctivae and the respiratory tract. The virus can beisolated from the majority of tonsils/adenoids surgically removed, indicatinglatent infections. It is not known how long the virus can persist in thebody, or whether it is capable of reactivation after long periods. Inpatients experiencing immunosuppression (e.g. AIDS) it can be reactivatedcausing disease.