Cellular and Tissue Architecture of Conjunctival Membranes in Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis [PDF]
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2010 Ashish V Chintakuntlawar, James Chodosh
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Evidence based use of antibiotics in epidemic keratoconjunctivitis to prevent development of microbial resistance. [PDF]
J Family Med Prim CareAim: It was thought that resistance acquired during treatment of systemic diseases can lead to resistant bacteria in eye infections. However, evidences are showing emergence of bacterial resistance owing to prior topical antibiotic usage.
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Presumed Acute Adenoviral Dacryoadenitis Associated with Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2016 Acute dacryoadenitis is an uncommon ophthalmic disorder that involves inflammation of the lacrimal gland. It is caused by various bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Mishra, Vinay +3 more
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Phototherapeutic keratectomy for the treatment of dense subepithelial infiltrates after epidemic keratoconjunctivitis [PDF]
, 2017 This is a case report of a patient who developed dense subepithelial corneal infiltrates after epidemic keratoconjunctivitis and was treated with phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK). The purpose of this case report is to explain the surgical technique and
Mylova, Panagiota +4 more
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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 ...
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Oftalʹmologiâ, 2023 It is considered, that one of the main directions of treatment of adenovirus conjunctivitis is the appointment of interferon alpha-2b in combination with diphenhydramine, which until recently was provided by the only original drug.
E. A. Drozdova +5 more
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Evolution and diversity of human adenoviruses isolated from patients with keratoconjunctivitis
Iranian Journal of Microbiology, 2022 Background and Objectives: Human adenovirus type 8 is a highly contagious eye disease and is considered as the most common epidemic keratoconjunctivitis worldwide.
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On the Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca [PDF]
, 2021 Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, also known as dry eye disease, is an inflammatory condition of the ocular surface caused by a pathologic reduction in the aqueous component of the tear film.
Mossel, Heather +3 more
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Outbreaks of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis caused by human adenovirus type 8 in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in 2016. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2017 From April to November 2016, two outbreaks of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) occurred successively at primary and middle schools in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and a total of 197 clinically diagnosed cases were reported.
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Adenovirus and the Cornea: More Than Meets the Eye
Viruses, 2021 Human adenoviruses cause disease at multiple mucosal sites, including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts, and are common agents of conjunctivitis.
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