2025
Yes
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2025.106475
Jin, Ronghua
Asia
Epidemiology Study
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Viruses
Respiratory symptoms
Human adrenovirus
Increased circulation
Age-specific school-associated cluster infections
Using tNGS on 1.8M respiratory cases in China, this study found HAdV species B overtook C in late 2023. Infection risk was higher in school-aged children, with spikes during school terms, highlighting schools as key transmission hubs.