Eye problem

 

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Conjunctivitis

The common aetiological agents are

• Adenovirus

• Enterovirus

• Herpes Simplex Virus

Sign and symptoms

Inflamed eye- red conjunctiva, eye discharge and pain

Adenovirus is known to cause outbreak.

 

Investigation

Specimens-conjunctival swabs

Use appropriate swab and transport media.

 

Tests

IF- rapid

Virus isolation- all three viruses can be isolated.

 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

 

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Retinitis

 

The aetiological agents are

• Cytomegalovirus

• Varicella Zoster

 

Investigation

Specimens- vitreous fluid

The fluid should be collected by a trained Ophthalmologist.

Send the fluid in a clean bottle without any reagents.

 

Test

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

 

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