Epidemic Kerato-Conjunctivitis: Report of an Outbreak Which Resulted in Ward Cross-Infection

Water related ocular diseases

“…EKC is caused by serotypes 8, 19 and 37. The keratitis is commoner (in 80% cases) and can be severe 22, 82, 83, 84, 85…”

Water related ocular diseases

“…EKC is caused by serotypes 8, 19 and 37. The keratitis is commoner (in 80% cases) and can be severe 22, 82, 83, 84, 85…”

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: Report of an Outbreak in an Ophthalmology Practice and Recommendations for Prevention

“…1 Since then, EKC outbreaks have occurred primarily in facilities where eye care is provided, including ophthalmologists' offices, hospital wards, and industrial clinics. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Although Chlamydia and many other viruses can cause keratoconjunctivitis, adenovirus type 8 (AV8) has been the etiologic agent most commonly implicated in EKC outbreaks. 5 1 1 ' 1 3 EKC outbreaks have also been attributed to AV19 and AV37.…”

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis.

“…Ether is known to have no effect on the survival of adenoviruses.27 Ultraviolet light sterilization has previously been reported as ineffective due to technical shortcomings. 23 Good personal hygiene and appropriate cleansing of instruments would appear to succeed in preventing or in curtailing outbreaks of EKC. Tonometers with plastic heads should be washed vigorously with soap and water after each exam.…”

Water related ocular diseases

“…EKC is caused by serotypes 8, 19 and 37. The keratitis is commoner (in 80% cases) and can be severe 22, 82, 83, 84, 85…”

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: Report of an Outbreak in an Ophthalmology Practice and Recommendations for Prevention

“…1 Since then, EKC outbreaks have occurred primarily in facilities where eye care is provided, including ophthalmologists' offices, hospital wards, and industrial clinics. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Although Chlamydia and many other viruses can cause keratoconjunctivitis, adenovirus type 8 (AV8) has been the etiologic agent most commonly implicated in EKC outbreaks. 5 1 1 ' 1 3 EKC outbreaks have also been attributed to AV19 and AV37.…”

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis.

“…Ether is known to have no effect on the survival of adenoviruses.27 Ultraviolet light sterilization has previously been reported as ineffective due to technical shortcomings. 23 Good personal hygiene and appropriate cleansing of instruments would appear to succeed in preventing or in curtailing outbreaks of EKC. Tonometers with plastic heads should be washed vigorously with soap and water after each exam.…”

Water related ocular diseases

“…EKC is caused by serotypes 8, 19 and 37. The keratitis is commoner (in 80% cases) and can be severe 22, 82, 83, 84, 85…”

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: Report of an Outbreak in an Ophthalmology Practice and Recommendations for Prevention

“…1 Since then, EKC outbreaks have occurred primarily in facilities where eye care is provided, including ophthalmologists' offices, hospital wards, and industrial clinics. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Although Chlamydia and many other viruses can cause keratoconjunctivitis, adenovirus type 8 (AV8) has been the etiologic agent most commonly implicated in EKC outbreaks. 5 1 1 ' 1 3 EKC outbreaks have also been attributed to AV19 and AV37.…”

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis.

“…Ether is known to have no effect on the survival of adenoviruses.27 Ultraviolet light sterilization has previously been reported as ineffective due to technical shortcomings. 23 Good personal hygiene and appropriate cleansing of instruments would appear to succeed in preventing or in curtailing outbreaks of EKC. Tonometers with plastic heads should be washed vigorously with soap and water after each exam.…”