Adenovirus isolated from an outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis

ABSTRACT

There are no published data documenting possible previous acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis [AHC] outbreaks in Bahrain. We report an outbreak of adenoviral-related AHC in two Bahraini siblings. AHC is a rare form of conjunctivitis that is highly infectious. Diagnosis of AHC is mainly based on clinical presentation. Signs and symptoms usually occur after 24 to 48 hours of incubation. The infection is of short duration, self-limited and associated with good visual prognosis requiring only supportive care. Patient education regarding personal hygiene and close contact with infected individuals plays an important role in its management to prevent the spread of this highly contagious form of conjunctivitis