Etiology of acute conjunctivitis due to coxsackievirus a24 variant, human adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, and Chlamydia in beijing, china.

In conclusion, HAdV followed by CA24v, chlamydia, and HSV were the most common causative agents of acute conjunctivitis in Beijing. Comprehensive, continuous surveillance and advanced laboratory techniques are needed for further studies.
PMID: 25241684 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases - September 25, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Li J, Yang Y, Lin C, Li W, Yang Y, Zhang Y, Jia L, Li X, Chen L, Wang Q Tags: Jpn J Infect Dis Source Type: research