Keratoconjunctivitis epidemicaH16.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Very common, highly contagious infectious disease of the eyes.

PathogenThis section has been translated automatically.

Virus of the APC group (Adeno-Pharyngo-Conjunctival).

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Contact via shared towel, soap, etc.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Initially mostly unilateral redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, often swelling of the preauricular lymph nodes. Mostly aqueous secretion, possibly pseudomembranes. If the infestation is initially unilateral, the disease of the second eye follows 8-10 days after the first. Involvement of the cornea ( keratoconjunctivitis scrofulosa).

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Symptomatic: In case of swelling of the conjunctiva without corneal involvement cortisone-containing medication.

ProphylaxisThis section has been translated automatically.

Strict hygiene.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer