Hierfür ist eine Anmeldung erforderlich. Bitte registrieren Sie sich bei uns oder melden Sie sich mit Ihren Zugangsdaten an.

Keratoconjunctivitis epidemica H16.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

All authors of this article

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Dieser Artikel auf Deutsch

Definition
This section has been translated automatically.

Very common, highly contagious infectious disease of the eyes.

Pathogen
This section has been translated automatically.

Virus of the APC group (Adeno-Pharyngo-Conjunctival).

Etiopathogenesis
This section has been translated automatically.

Contact via shared towel, soap, etc.

Clinical features
This section has been translated automatically.

Initially mostly unilateral redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, often swelling of the preauricular lymph nodes. Mostly aqueous secretion, possibly pseudomembranes. If the infestation is initially unilateral, the disease of the second eye follows 8-10 days after the first. Involvement of the cornea ( keratoconjunctivitis scrofulosa).

Therapy
This section has been translated automatically.

Symptomatic: In case of swelling of the conjunctiva without corneal involvement cortisone-containing medication.

Prophylaxis
This section has been translated automatically.

Strict hygiene.

Disclaimer

Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020