Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis-Causing Adenoviruses Induce MUC16 Ectodomain Release To Infect Ocular Surface Epithelial Cells [PDF]
mSphere, 2016 Human adenoviruses (HAdV), species D in particular (HAdV-D), are frequently associated with epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC). Although the infection originates at the ocular surface epithelium, the mechanisms by which HAdV-Ds bypass the membrane ...
Balaraj B. Menon +5 more
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Evaluation of the effect of subepithelial infiltrates following adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis on corneal biomechanics: Corvis ST analysis [PDF]
BMC OphthalmologyBackground The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of subepithelial infiltrates (SEIs) developing after adenovirus epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) on corneal densitometry and biomechanical properties.
Hafize Gökben Ulutaş +3 more
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Long-term effects of adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis on conjunctival goblet cell density and tear film parameters: a prospective case-control study [PDF]
BMC OphthalmologyBackground Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) is a common ocular infection that causes acute inflammation of the ocular surface. However, the long-term effects of AKC on conjunctival goblet cell density and tear film stability remain poorly understood.
Mehmet Masum Tas +5 more
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Expert query: Management of adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis
Kerala Journal of OphthalmologyThis expert survey tries to bring about consensus regarding the management of adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis that is very prevalent in Kerala and has seasonal outbreaks.
Aparna C Varghese
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FEATURES OF CLINICAL COURSE AND THERAPY OF COMBINED CORNEAL LESION AS A RESULT CYTOMEGALOVIRAL KERATOIRIDOCYCLITIS AND ADENOVIRAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS [PDF]
Офтальмохирургия, 2015 The paper presents an analysis of a case report of a combined corneal lesion due to previous cytomegaloviral keratoiridocyclitis and adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis.
O. A. Vasilyeva, D. Y. Maychuk
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Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to assess the treatment protocol of topical 2.5% Povidone-Iodine (PovI) and 0.1% fluorometholone (FluM) for Adenoviral Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) in reducing the duration and severity of the disease as ...
Chidanand Kulkarni, Kirthinath Ballal
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Molecular Epidemiology of Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis in Korea. [PDF]
Ann Lab Med, 2022 Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are a major cause of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis. We investigated the types of adenoviruses responsible for the recent epidemic of keratoconjunctivitis in Korea. From January to November 2019, 218 conjunctival swab samples were collected from patients clinically suspected as having adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis ...
Seo JW +6 more
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An Update on Viral Conjunctivitis Treatment Strategies: A Narrative Literature Review [PDF]
MicroorganismsViral conjunctivitis is a highly contagious ocular condition that significantly impacts patient quality of life and healthcare resources. Despite its self-limiting nature, the condition remains a significant public health concern due to its high ...
Maheshver Shunmugam +3 more
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Diagnostic Performance of a Silver-Amplified vs. a Non-Amplified Lateral Flow Kit for Adenoviral Conjunctivitis: A Multicenter Prospective Study [PDF]
VirusesAccurate diagnosis of adenoviral conjunctivitis is critical for timely treatment and infection control. However, conventional lateral flow kits often lack sufficient sensitivity, especially in mild cases.
Tsuguto Fujimoto +11 more
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Proceedings, 2023 A large amount of research has established that honey has potent antibacterial activity. However, the sensitivity of infection-causing viral species to honey has been scarcely studied.
Aysha F. Alagha +3 more
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