10. Conclusion
Adenoviral conjunctivitis is a self-limited disease that tends
to resolve spontaneously within 1e3 weeks in most cases.
Because there is no known efficient antiviral treatment
against human adenoviruses, management is focused on
symptomatic relief with cold compresses, lubrication, and
topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Topical corticosteroids
may be indicated if vision-threatening complications
arise.29 Late scarring may be treated by phototherapeutic
keratectomy.122 Prevention is important to control the propagation
of the infection. Implementation of systematic
hospital infection control protocol against adenoviral infection
is required in addition to general measures like hand
washing and disinfection of instruments.33 Advancement in
early pathogen detection, strict adherence to hygienic measures,
and establishment of an adenoviral infection control
program can greatly reduce the incidence of community
outbreaks.