Due to flood in Pakistan, I have seen patients of adenoviral conjunctivitis much more than usual. Its really a n epidemic right now in pakisatn and people have no awareness about it. Here are some facts:
1. Its one of the most contagious eye disease
2. It spreads by contact and its and air born infection
3. It does not spread by looking at the eyes of the infected person.
4. The infected person should be isolated from the community from 10 -14 days
5. People in a home should not share their common households like towels.
6. Its an occupational hazard for ophthalmologists too.
7. It is managed by prescribing the antibiotic eye drops to prevent the secondary bacterial infection
8. Topical decongestant like napahazoline are prescribed to ease the patient's discomfort.
9 It resolve usually within 1 -2 weeks.
Regards
Dr. Shahzad waseem
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