Please see the advisory linked below regarding association of adenovirus 41 with severe hepatitis in pediatric patients and recommending testing for adenovirus by PCR on blood, stool, rectal swab and/or respiratory specimens. We ask that clinicians who diagnose a confirmed case of adenovirus-associated hepatitis or idiopathic hepatitis in a child under 10 years of age please contact the Health District at 425-339-3503.
CDC_HAN_462.pdf