Adenovirus isolated from an outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis
Joint Authors
al-Bin Ali, Ghadah
Agab, Aishah Wahid
Abu Najmah, Munirah Abd Allah
Source
Issue
Vol. 38, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.224-226, 3 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There are no published data documenting possible previous acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) outbreaks in Bahrain.
We report an outbreak of adenoviral-related AHC in two Bahraini siblings.
AHC is a rare form of conjunctivitis that is highly infectious.
Diagnosis of AHC is mainly based on clinical presentation.
Signs and symptoms usually occur after 24 to 48 hours of incubation.
The infection is of short duration, self-limited and associated with good visual prognosis requiring only supportive care.
Patient education regarding personal hygiene and close contact with infected individuals plays an important role in its management to prevent the spread of this highly contagious form of conjunctivitis
American Psychological Association (APA)
Agab, Aishah Wahid& Abu Najmah, Munirah Abd Allah& al-Bin Ali, Ghadah. 2016. Adenovirus isolated from an outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 38, no. 4, pp.224-226.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-766284
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Agab, Aishah Wahid…[et al.]. Adenovirus isolated from an outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 38, no. 4 (Dec. 2016), pp.224-226.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-766284
American Medical Association (AMA)
Agab, Aishah Wahid& Abu Najmah, Munirah Abd Allah& al-Bin Ali, Ghadah. Adenovirus isolated from an outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2016. Vol. 38, no. 4, pp.224-226.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-766284
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 226
Record ID
BIM-766284
