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Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis due to adenovirus type 19. 1975

R P Burns, and M H Potter

A new type of epidemic kerotoconjunctivitis, caused by adenovirus type 19, is currently present in this country. It can be spread by tonometry, but in this report, appeared to be more likely to be spread by finger to eye contact.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007637 Keratoconjunctivitis Simultaneous inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. Keratoconjunctivitides
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000256 Adenoviridae A family of non-enveloped viruses infecting mammals (MASTADENOVIRUS) and birds (AVIADENOVIRUS) or both (ATADENOVIRUS). Infections may be asymptomatic or result in a variety of diseases. Adenoviruses,Ichtadenovirus,Adenovirus,Ichtadenoviruses
D000257 Adenoviridae Infections Virus diseases caused by the ADENOVIRIDAE. Adenovirus Infections,Infections, Adenoviridae,Infections, Adenovirus,Adenoviridae Infection,Adenovirus Infection,Infection, Adenoviridae,Infection, Adenovirus
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D014792 Visual Acuity Clarity or sharpness of OCULAR VISION or the ability of the eye to see fine details. Visual acuity depends on the functions of RETINA, neuronal transmission, and the interpretative ability of the brain. Normal visual acuity is expressed as 20/20 indicating that one can see at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. Visual acuity can also be influenced by brightness, color, and contrast. Acuities, Visual,Acuity, Visual,Visual Acuities

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