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Viral Infections of The Skin
Viral Infections of The Skin
Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis
The viral disease has a sudden onset, with
redness, swelling, and pain in one or both eyes
COMPLICATIONS:
Pharyngoconjunctival fever
PATHOGEN: adenoviruses and enteroviruses
RESERVOIR: Infected humans
MOT: “swimming pool conjunctivitis”; direct contact
with discharge of infected eyes
DIAGNOSIS: Immunodiagnostic and molecular
diagnostic procedures
PATIENT CARE: Use Contact Precautions