• Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis" is caused by an adenovirus infection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Treatment of Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis with 2% Povidone-Iodine: A Pilot Study. (druglib.com)
  • Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the outcome of treating epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) with 2% povidone-iodine (PVP-I) solution. (druglib.com)
  • According to Dr. Kuan, in most of the cases of a sudden large amount of eye mucus in both adults and children, the cause is epidemic keratoconjunctivitis infection. (theepochtimes.com)
  • Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane covering the inside of the eyelid and the front of the eyeball, and it can be caused by bacterial or viral infections. (theepochtimes.com)
  • For this reason, epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is also known as pinkeye. (theepochtimes.com)
  • Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis sometimes occurs in conjunction with a cold in the upper respiratory tract. (theepochtimes.com)
  • Dr. Daniel B. Goldberg, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Drexel College of Medicine and colleagues, are conducting a study to confirm the effectiveness of their protocol of using 5% Betadine irrigation for treatment of acute epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC), and to expand the awareness amongst eye care professionals of this inexpensive treatment for EKC. (eyedocnews.com)
  • Objective To explore the treatment method and preventive measures on epidemic keratoconjunctivitis. (edu.pk)
  • Method There were 108 cases of consultantion patients with epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in Ophthalmology Department of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2015 to September 2015. (edu.pk)
  • Notes from the Field: Health Care-Associated Outbreak of Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis--West Virginia, 2015. (medscape.com)
  • Keratoconjunctivitis photoelectrica" (arc eye) means inflammation caused by photoelectric UV light. (wikipedia.org)
  • Two of the patients initially not taking highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and presenting with an absolute CD4+ T cell count less than 100 cells/μL had a more severe form of keratoconjunctivitis than the third patient (receiving HAART, with a CD4+ T cell count of 259 cells/μL). (springeropen.com)
  • We investigated an outbreak of 47 probable and 6 confirmed cases of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis involving participants of an international rugby tournament in Singapore in April 2012.The mode of transmission was eye contact with soil. (cdc.gov)
  • Since the early 2000s, microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis has been increasingly reported, mostly in Singapore ( 8 - 10 ) and India ( 11 ), among healthy, immunocompetent persons. (cdc.gov)
  • On May 18, 2012, the Ministry of Health, Singapore, received a notification from the Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong, of a suspected outbreak of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis that was affecting 18 boys in a rugby club who had participated in an international rugby tournament in Singapore on April 21-22, 2012. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of this study is to describe the clinical characteristics, microscopic findings, and treatment response to albendazole of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis among immunocompromised individuals with HIV/AIDS. (springeropen.com)
  • Diagnosis of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis was confirmed by subspecialist examination and conjunctival swabs examined by light microscopy. (springeropen.com)
  • Microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis is a rare ocular complication of HIV/AIDS. (springeropen.com)
  • Il s'agissait d'une étude rétrospective descriptive d'une durée de 2 ans 3 mois allant du 1er janvier 2018 au 31 Mars 2020 portant sur 80 dossiers de malades porteurs d'hémopathies malignes et prise en charge dans le centre. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although asymptomatic patients with superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) do not require treatment, symptomatic patients are managed by various treatment options. (medscape.com)
  • When noninvasive or less invasive treatment modalities fail in the treatment of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK), surgical intervention is an alternative. (medscape.com)
  • Conclusion It required the positive keratoconjunctivitis treatment along with the health education, thus could achieve a higher clinical cure rate and control the transmit of the disease spread. (edu.pk)
  • Other potential risk factors for development of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis include prolonged eyelid closure with associated hypoxia or reduced tear volume, as well as morphologic or functional changes in superior conjunctival apposition to the globe following upper eyelid procedures. (medscape.com)
  • Le protocole utilisé dans le traitement du myélome multiple a été le VMCD-REV à 76,92% avec pour réponse thérapeutique complète chez 6 patients, 3 réponses partielles et 4 en cours de traitement. (bvsalud.org)
  • Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 or older with clinical suspicion of acute adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis and those with disease duration of up to 3 days were included. (who.int)
  • The effects of cidofovir 1% with and without cyclosporin a 1% as a topical treatment of acute adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis: a controlled clinical pilot study. (medscape.com)
  • Levinger E, Trivizki O, Shachar Y, Levinger S, Verssano D. Topical 0.03% tacrolimus for subepithelial infiltrates secondary to adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
  • 16. Molecular Epidemiology of Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis in Korea. (nih.gov)
  • Dates of onset of eye signs and symptoms of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis in 49 affected local participants after an international rugby tournament in Singapore, April 21-22, 2012. (cdc.gov)
  • Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis" (IBK) is a disease affecting cattle caused by the bacteria Moraxella bovis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pink eye in sheep and goat" is another infectious keratoconjunctivitis of veterinary concern, mostly caused by Chlamydophila pecorum. (wikipedia.org)
  • The patient presented with an epithelial defect and superior pannus and scarring, which was misdiagnosed as superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis. (entokey.com)
  • Herpes simplex or Herpes zoster may cause painful keratoconjunctivitis, which can be treated by antiviral drugs. (healthhype.com)
  • Given the pattern of injection, recurrent discomfort, and subjective complaint of itchiness, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) was considered. (entokey.com)
  • Six cases of keratoconjunctivitis caused by self-inflicted injury are described. (bmj.com)
  • We investigated an outbreak of 47 probable and 6 confirmed cases of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis involving participants of an international rugby tournament in Singapore in April 2012.The mode of transmission was eye contact with soil. (cdc.gov)