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Conjunctivitis: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

Which of the following is the most common cause of viral conjunctivitis?

A. Rhinovirus
B. Rubella
C. Herpes simplex virus
D. Enterovirus
E. Adenovirus

Answer and topic summary

The answer is E. Adenovirus

Infectious conjunctivitis is defined by inflammation of the conjunctiva due to some sort of infection (viral, bacterial, fungal). Adenovirus is the most common cause of viral conjunctivitis. Clinical features of viral conjunctivitis include watery discharge, URI symptoms, preauricular lymphadenopathy, and conjunctival injection. Viral conjunctivitis is self-limiting in most instances.

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Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint EENT ⇒ Disorders of the Eye (PEARLS) ⇒ Conjunctival disorders (PEARLS)

Also covered as part of the Family Medicine EOR, Emergency Medicine EOR, and Pediatric EOR topic lists

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