title: [Epidemiological and clinical aspects of tropical endemic limbo-conjunctivitis in students in Yaoundé].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  TELC, tropical endemic limbo-conjunctivitis, is a keratoconjunctivitis seen more frequently in dry intertropical settings than humid ones. We aim to determine the epidemiologic and clinical profile of this condition in a city with a humid equatorial climate.
  
  
  METHODS
  During first third of 2014, we conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study in schools. Included were children aged 3-15 years who received parental consent. The selection was conducted in two steps. After an initial examination of children within the schools, the diagnosis was then confirmed by a complete ophthalmologic examination carried out in the hospital. For ethical clearance, the study received all necessary authorizations. The data were analyzed using the CSPro version 4.0 software in French and the comparison test used was χ2with a confidence limit of 95 %.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Out of 353 students examined, 129 were referred to the Yaoundé central hospital, among which 82 (23.2 %) were confirmed with TELC. The median age of the children diagnosed with TELC was 8.24+0.6 years. Boys (57.3 %) were affected more than girls. The age range of 6-12 years (64.6 %) was the most represented. A recrudescence of the attacks was observed during the dry season (93 %) of cases. Dust (49 %) and sun exposure (43 %) were aggravating factors.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The prevalence of TELC observed in school in this study is significant.
authors.affiliation: Faculté de medecine et des sciences biomedicales de l'université de Yaoundé I, BP 11216, 11216 Yaoundé, Cameroun. Electronic address: epeeemilienne@gmail.com.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Epée
authors.affiliation: Faculté de medecine et des sciences biomedicales de l'université de Yaoundé I, BP 11216, 11216 Yaoundé, Cameroun.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Koki
authors.affiliation: Faculté de medecine et des sciences biomedicales de l'université de Yaoundé I, BP 11216, 11216 Yaoundé, Cameroun.
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Dohvoma
authors.affiliation: Faculté de medecine et des sciences biomedicales de l'université de Yaoundé I, BP 11216, 11216 Yaoundé, Cameroun.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kenne
authors.affiliation: Faculté de medecine et des sciences biomedicales de l'université de Yaoundé I, BP 11216, 11216 Yaoundé, Cameroun.
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Biangoup
authors.affiliation: Faculté de medecine et des sciences biomedicales de l'université de Yaoundé I, BP 11216, 11216 Yaoundé, Cameroun.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Tocke
authors.affiliation: Faculté de medecine et des sciences biomedicales de l'université de Yaoundé I, BP 11216, 11216 Yaoundé, Cameroun.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mvilongo
authors.affiliation: Faculté de medecine et des sciences biomedicales de l'université de Yaoundé I, BP 11216, 11216 Yaoundé, Cameroun.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Bella
authors.affiliation: Faculté de medecine et des sciences biomedicales de l'université de Yaoundé I, BP 11216, 11216 Yaoundé, Cameroun.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ebana Mvogo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002163:Cameroon / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D019353:Endemic Diseases / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012574:Schools / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014329:Tropical Climate
keywords: Children; Enfants; LCET; Milieu scolaire; School; TELC; Yaoundé