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An Update on Viral Conjunctivitis Treatment Strategies: A Narrative Literature Review

Microorganisms
Viral 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, Francesca Giovannetti, Sonia N. Yeung, Alfonso Iovieno   +3 more
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Conjunctival Phlyctenule and Nodular Scleritis in a Patient with Previous Herpes Simplex Virus-2 Exposure: Causative Agent or Innocent Bystander?

Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Introduction: Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis is an inflammatory condition arising from a type IV hypersensitivity reaction, presenting with inflamed nodules on the conjunctiva and cornea.
Shawn Khan, Khushi Saigal, Arash Maleki
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An outbreak of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in a regional ophthalmology clinic in New South Wales

, 2007
The objective of the study was to identify the extent and cause of an outbreak of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC). The study design was active case finding and a case-control study of clinic patients who developed symptoms of EKC between 31 December ...
D. E. Dwyer, P. J. Kehoe, J. M. Mcanulty, A. R. Roberts-witteveen, K. A. Viney, B. Doyle, K. A. Mcphie, V. Sheppeard, H. Semirli   +8 more
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Pattern of presentation and laboratory findings of patients with epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in the 2023 outbreak in North India: A hospital-based analysis

Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research
Context: Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a highly contagious acute conjunctival infection caused by adenovirus. In the 3rd week of July 2023, we observed a surge in the number of patients with EKC in North India.
Amit Mohan, Manju Gajraj, Ekansh Bansal, Indu Vishnoi   +3 more
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Topical Pharmacologic Interventions Versus Active Control, Placebo, or No Treatment for Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: Findings From a Cochrane Systematic Review. [PDF]

Am J Ophthalmol, 2022
Liu SH, Hawkins BS, Ren M, Ng SM, Leslie L, Han G, Kuo IC.   +6 more
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Keratoconjunctivitis by confocal microscopy after topical cyclosporine

, 2013
AIM: To describe the observations obtained by confocal microscopy concerning corneal stromal structure in the process of adenoviral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, from the onset of the disease up to 20 weeks of follow-up, after topical cyclosporine ...
C. Komaiha, M. Nebbioso, N. Pescosolido, C. Celani, G. Belcaro   +4 more
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The 2023 outbreak of viral conjunctivitis: Clinical features and treatment patterns from five states in India

Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research
Background: In July 2023, an outbreak of viral conjunctivitis swept across India. A knowledge of clinical features and outcome of treatment helps in the management of future outbreaks.
Samrat Chatterjee, Neha Kapur, Sanjay Chanda, M. Bhavatharini, Sanil Sawant, Virender Singh Sangwan, Atanu Majumdar   +6 more
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Baltimore Smallpox Epidemic Collection

, 1871
The Baltimore Smallpox Epidemic Collection comprises correspondence and financial records relating to an epidemic between 1871 and 1882. Topics of interest include smallpox vaccinations, measures taken to prevent the spread of the epidemic, including ...
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Experience in the Cationorm® use in the treatment of dry eye syndrome in patients after adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis

, 2017
The dry eye syndrome ranges among widespread and persisting ophthalmic diseases. It is also called a disease of civilization. Among the causes particularly often leading to the dry eye syndrome adenoviral infection has to be listed.
Mariya L. Borisova, Ol’ga S. Batynkova, Latifa M. Gasymzade, Yuliya A. Kulikova, Vitaly O. Sokolov, Natalya V. Morozova, Dina R. Shtupun, Inna N. Zvontsova, Galina V. Polovinkina   +8 more
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Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (Pink Eye) in South Sudan: A review

South Sudan Medical Journal
Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is an adenoviral infection that is highly contagious occurring in overcrowded settings where hygiene conditions are poor.
Wani Mena
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