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[Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis. Detecting adenoviruses].

J Mielke1, M Grüb, N Freudenthaler

  • 1Abteilung 2, Sektion für Motilitätsstörungen, Universitäts-Augenklinik Tübingen. joerg.mielke@med.uni-tuebingen.de

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
|April 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

The rapid SAS Adenotest accurately detects adenovirus in epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, showing 72% sensitivity and 100% specificity. Further polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing is recommended for persistent symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Virology
  • Diagnostic Assays

Background:

  • Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a common viral eye infection.
  • Adenovirus is the primary cause of EKC.
  • Rapid and accurate diagnosis is crucial for patient management and infection control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the SAS Adenotest, a rapid 15-minute adenovirus assay.
  • To compare the SAS Adenotest's performance against polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for adenovirus detection.

Main Methods:

  • Conjunctival swabs were collected from 75 patients with suspected EKC.
  • Adenovirus detection was performed using both the SAS Adenotest and PCR.

Main Results:

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  • Adenovirus was detected by PCR in 25 patients.
  • The SAS Adenotest correctly identified 18 of these cases (72% sensitivity).
  • The assay demonstrated 100% specificity with no false positive results.

Conclusions:

  • The SAS Adenotest is a valuable tool for the rapid diagnosis of adenovirus in early EKC.
  • Persistent symptoms beyond 5 days warrant confirmatory PCR testing.
  • The assay aids in timely clinical decisions and infection control.