Incidence and risk factors of acute conjunctivitis among patients attending Al-Kuwait University Hospital, Sana'a - Yemen

ABSTRACT

Aim: To determine the rate of acute conjunctivitis among patients attending K.U.H. and to detect the causative organism of acute conjunctivitis as well as the risk factors. A total of 100 Patients attending Kuwait University hospital out Patient have been examined during the period from October 1998 till September 1999. They have been examined by slit lamp and conjunctival swabs have been taken for culture and sensitivity Tests. There were 70 females, 30 male their age groups are 5 below 1 month, 35 below 10 years-10 between 10-20 years and 50 above 20 years. The causative organisms isolated were 60% streptococcus, 10%. H. influenza and 30% no bacterial growth. Their education were 60% non educated and 40% were educated in primary, secondary and higher schools. Among them 80% were complaining of poor water supply and 80% of them gave history of contact with acute conjunctivitis. The causative organisms of acute conjunctivitis were 60% streptococcus pneumonia, 10% haemophillus influenza and 30% non bacterial, the most important, risk factors were poor hygiene, less water supply and history of contact with acute conjunctivitis