Viral Conjunctivitis

Your Path

  • Viral conjunctivitis

Etiology

  • Adenovirus, enterovirus (non-polio), other
  • Rarely: measels, zika, other

Symptoms

  • Acute
  • Redness of conjunctiva, with watery discharge (less red, less d/c compared w/bacterial)
  • Sometimes URI sx
  • No visual change
  • Uni- or bilateral
  • Gritty sensation

Physical Exam Findings

  • Often clear d/c
  • Diffuse redness of conjunctiva
  • Sometimes pre-auricular adenopathy

Sub-Diseases

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