Sunday, June 3, 2007

Viral Conjunctivitis


Viral Conjunctivitis can be caused by many different viruses.

- Adenoviruses
- Herpes simplex virus
- Herpes zoster virus
- General intercurrent viral infections - measles, mumps, rubella.


Epidemic viral conjunctivitis is usually bilateral, with marked redness, follicular
reaction, chemosis and copious lacrimation. There is little serous discharge
and pus is generally absent. The cornea is likely to be involved.

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