Conjunctivitis%20-%20viral 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