Overview
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.
Viral cultures & immunodiagnostic tests are not routinely used to establish diagnosis.
Treatment is symptomatic; there is no effective treatment against the adenovirus.
For further information regarding the management of Conjunctivitis - Viral (Pediatric), please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
Signs and symptoms include unilateral or bilateral eye redness, foreign body sensation and follicular conjunctival reaction.
Viral cultures & immunodiagnostic tests are not routinely used to establish diagnosis.
Treatment is symptomatic; there is no effective treatment against the adenovirus.
For further information regarding the management of Conjunctivitis - Viral (Pediatric), please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
