Corneal superinfection in acute viral conjunctivitis in young children
Journal
Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Journal Volume
45
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
2008
Author(s)
Abstract
Two children suffered from corneal superinfection following acute viral keratoconjunctivitis. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci were isolated in one child and cultures were negative in the other child. The corneal ulcers resolved with prompt antibiotic therapy, but both patients developed amblyopia. Visual outcome following corneal superinfection in acute viral conjunctivitis may be poor when it occurs in young children.
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journal article