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Adenovirus In West Bengal: Bengal health authorities have become vigilant after it recorded a big spike in adenovirus cases. What is this virus - Adenovirus virus is usually transmitted by physical contact with an infected person as stated by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can also be spread through the air (via coughs and sneezes) or a patient's stool. Adenovirus can cause mild and severe illnesses, People with weak immune systems, and existing respiratory or cardiac diseases are at higher risk of developing severe illnesses from adenovirus.