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A new and mysterious virus is quietly spreading across the globe, leaving health experts on high alert.Adenovirus is being described as “untreatable” as no specific antiviral therapy exists. It is also causing concern because of its unusual resilience and rapid spread.Health experts have warned that while most healthy people experience only mild symptoms, vulnerable groups could face more serious complications.

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00:00A new and mysterious virus is quietly spreading across the globe, leaving health experts on high
00:06alert. Adenovirus is being described as untreatable, as no specific antiviral therapy
00:12exists. It's also causing concern because of its unusual resilience and rapid spread.
00:18Health experts have warned that while most healthy people experience only mild symptoms,
00:23vulnerable groups could face more serious complications. Unlike more familiar illnesses
00:28such as flu or COVID-19, Adenovirus is unusually hardy. It can survive on surfaces for long periods
00:35and cannot be killed easily by soap, water or everyday disinfectants. This makes it highly
00:41contagious and difficult to control, raising the stakes as it spreads quietly through communities
00:47around the world. Experts are particularly worried because Adenovirus can present in a wide range of
00:53ways, sometimes mimicking flu, COVID-19 or even common colds, making early detection challenging.
01:00While there is currently no targeted treatment for Adenovirus, most people will recover with rest
01:05and supportive care. Public health experts emphasise vigilance, early detection and taking
01:10steps to prevent the virus from spreading further.
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