Which type of Adenoviral Conjunctivitis is considered the most common?

• A. EKC
• B. Non-specific
• C. PCF
• D. Herpetic conjunctivitis

Answer: (B)

The most common form is the mild, nonspecific adenoviral conjunctivitis. This presentation shows conjunctival injection with watery discharge and usually resolves on its own, without the distinctive features of the other syndromes. Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, while well known for its severity, keratitis, and contagiousness, occurs less frequently. Pharyngoconjunctival fever involves fever and sore throat with conjunctivitis and is also less common overall. Herpetic conjunctivitis is not adenoviral at all, since it’s caused by herpes simplex virus. So, in everyday practice, the typical adenoviral conjunctivitis you’ll see most often is the nonspecific, uncomplicated form.