Outbreak of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis caused by adenovirus in medical residents.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The present work documents an outbreak of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis among ophthalmology residents, its influence in the presentation of the community cases, the use of molecular techniques for its diagnosis, and the implementation of successful control measures for its containment.

Methods

Isolation of the etiologic agent was achieved using cultured African green monkey kidney epithelial cells (VERO). Through molecular tests, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing, the genotype of the isolated virus was identified. The sequences obtained were aligned with data reported in the NCBI GenBank. A scheme of outbreak control measures was designed to enforce correct sanitary measures in the clinic. The statistical program, Epi info 2002, and openepi w

SUBMITTER: Melendez CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2658754 | biostudies-literature | 2009

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature