10 Adenovirus Symptoms

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Symptom #3: Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis or pink eye occurs when the inner surface of the eyelid and outermost layer of the white part of the eye is inflamed, causing the eye to appear reddish or pinkish. Other associated symptoms include itchiness, pain, tearing, and burning. Some patients may also experience the affected eye to be “stuck shut” in the mornings.

The most common infectious causes of conjunctivitis are viral followed by bacterial. Adenovirus infection is one of the causes of conjunctivitis. Most commonly, serotypes 3,4, and 7 can cause fever and conjunctivitis, associated with upper respiratory symptoms (sore throat and dry cough) This manifestation of adenovirus infection is also referred to as pharyngoconjunctival fever and can affect children of school age. Moreover, serotypes 8, 19 and 37 can cause epidemic keratoconjunctivitis. This manifestation of the infection occurs in epidemics because it is highly contagious (i.e. through contaminated hands or objects), and can also cause inflammation of both the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye. Prevention of any type of conjunctivitis can be achieved by washing your hands often and avoiding touching your eyes with your hands.