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CONJUNCTIVITIS - VIRAL

Viral conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva of viral etiology.
Signs and symptoms include unilateral or bilateral eye redness, foreign body sensation and follicular conjunctival reaction.
It may be caused by adenovirus, herpes simplex or molluscum contagiosum.

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Signs and Symptoms

Definition

Inflammation of the conjunctiva of viral etiology
- May be a part of a viral prodrome or is the only symptom of a viral illness

Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms become worse for the 1st 3-5 days then gradually resolve in 2-3 weeks
Mild to moderate eye redness and pruritus
Watery eye discharge
Rare bilateral eye involvement
Foreign body sensation
Follicular conjunctival reaction
Common lymphadenopathy
Common upper respiratory coinfection

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