Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis.
An outbreak of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) in a rural area is described. It was characterised by its explosive outbreak, relatively short duration and high infectivity. The aetiology is discussed.
D000257:Adenoviridae Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission*; D000258:Adenovirus Infections, Human / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission*; D001315:Australia; D002648:Child; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005469:Fluorometholone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007065:Idoxuridine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D008297:Male; D012424:Rural Population
D007065:Idoxuridine; D005469:Fluorometholone