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Deep sequencing analysis of acute conjunctivitis in Burkina Faso, Africa
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https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihac001Abstract
BACKGROUND: Seasonal and epidemic conjunctivitis (pink eye) infections are highly contagious and impose a significant economic burden worldwide. Long-term visual impairment can occur. METHODS: This study used metagenomic deep sequencing to evaluate pathogens causing acute infectious conjunctivitis in Burkina Faso. RESULTS: We found that pathogens causing conjunctivitis in Burkina Faso are diverse, with human adenoviruses responsible for a small fraction of the samples tested. CONCLUSIONS: These results are unexpected and suggest the importance of regional surveillance.
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