Adenoviruses are one of the most common etiologic agents of lower respiratory tract infection among:

a. previously healthy patients 2 months to 5 years of age.
b. adults younger than 30 years of age.
c. community-acquired pneumonia in adults.
d. school-age children.


A
Community-acquired pneumonia is a common and potentially serious infection that afflicts children. Among previously healthy patients 2 months to 5 years of age, respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza, influenza, and adenoviruses are the most common etiologic agents of lower respiratory tract disease.

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