Human adenovirus type 8 epidemic keratoconjunctivitis with large corneal epithelial full-layer detachment: an endemic outbreak with uncommon manifestations [PDF]
Yueh-Chang Lee,1 Nancy Chen,1 I-Tsong Huang,2–4 Hui-Hua Yang,2 Chin-Te Huang,1 Li-Kuang Chen,2–5 Min-Muh Sheu1,6,7 1Department of Ophthalmology, 2Taiwan CDC Collaborating Laboratories of Virology, 3Department of Laboratory Medicine, Buddhist
Lee YC +6 more
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Clinical and virological analysis of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis caused by adenovirus type 54 in a regional ophthalmic clinic in Kyushu, Japan [PDF]
Takashi Uemura,1 Hironori Migita,2 Tomohiro Ueno,1 Tomoko Tsukahara-Kawamura,1,3 Yusuke Saeki,1 Tsuguto Fujimoto,3 Eiichi Uchio1 1Department of Ophthalmology, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan; 2Migita Eye Clinic, Chikushino, Japan ...
Uemura T +6 more
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Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis [PDF]
Introduction. Keratocnjunctivitis is corneal and conjunctival inflammation Clinical signs involve the irritating trio: mixed hyperemia of conjunctival membranes, corneal subepthelial infiltrates and regional lymphadenopathy.
Janićijević-Petrović Mirjana A. +3 more
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An outbreak of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis at an outpatient ophthalmology clinic [PDF]
Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is an acute eye infection caused by adenovirus. We investigated an outbreak of EKC at an outpatient ophthalmology practice in the context of a suspected community wide increase in EKC activity. A site visit was made to
Timothy J Doyle +4 more
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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: A Review of Current Concepts in Management
Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is an ocular surface infection caused by adenovirus. To date, there are no approved topical antiadenoviral therapeutics to treat EKC.
Andria M. Pihos
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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis [PDF]
Information concerning epidemic keratoconjunctivitis has, for the most part, been limited to clinical descriptions. Because the incidence of the disease in the United States has increased rapidly since its appearance in California two years ago, further information on the status of the etiologic agent and its mode of spread is desirable.
JOSEPH G. MOLNER, LAURA E. PECK
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Effect of Povidone-Iodine in the Treatment of Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: A Clinical Trail Study [PDF]
Background and Aim: Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is a type of conjunctivitis caused by adenoviruses that can spread rapidly through direct and indirect contact.
Mohammad hosein Validad Validad +2 more
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A complicated course of the membranous form of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis. A case report
A case report is presented of a film y form o f adenoviral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) in an adult patient. The case is interesting in that the onset of EKC did not predict a complicated, hyperergic course of the condition, which ultimately led ...
A. E. Babushkin +3 more
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Human adenovirus type identification
Urmila Banik,1 Arun Kumar Adhikary21Unit of Pathology, 2Unit of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, MalaysiaThe published paper in your journal entitling “Human adenovirus type 8 epidemic keratoconjunctivitis with ...
Banik U, Adhikary AK
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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis in Al-Ramadi City
Background: Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a viral conjunctivitis caused by a group of adenoviruses. EKC is highly contagious and has a tendency to occur in epidemics.
Zeina M. Al-Sabti
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