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Keratoconjunctivitis due to adenovirus type 8: a local outbreak
1Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine, LSU Eye Center, New Orleans 70112-2234.
Southern Medical Journal
|February 1, 1989
Summary
An outbreak of acute keratoconjunctivitis affected 24 patients after visiting an ophthalmology office. Adenovirus type 8 was identified, highlighting the risk of viral transmission during routine eye care.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Acute keratoconjunctivitis outbreaks can pose significant public health challenges.
- Ophthalmology offices are potential settings for the transmission of infectious agents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on an outbreak of acute keratoconjunctivitis.
- To identify the causative agent and transmission dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case review of 24 patients presenting with symptoms.
- Viral cultures performed on five patients.
Main Results:
- An outbreak involving 24 patients occurred between July and October 1986.
- The median incubation period was 12.6 days.
- Adenovirus type 8 was isolated from three of five patients cultured.
Conclusions:
- This outbreak demonstrates the contagious nature of adenovirus infections.
- Routine ophthalmology visits can facilitate the transmission of viral eye infections.
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