Conjunctivitis%20-%20viral Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

Introduction

A highly contagious acute conjunctival infection usually caused by adenovirus
May be a part of a viral prodrome or is the only symptom of a viral illness

Definition

Inflammation of the conjunctiva of viral etiology

Signs and Symptoms

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

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