The present invention relates to adhesive bandages provided with a water-vapor permeable back layer and an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer comprises 10 weight percent of a disperse internal phase of hydrophilic particles that are water-swellable in an outer phase, comprising at least 10 weight percent of a styrene block copolymer, and at least 20 weight percent of an ester gum of the colophony, and which can contain at least one anti-virus substance.