Keratoconjunctivitis

Keratoconjunctivitis refers to an inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva.When only the cornea is inflamed, it is called keratitis; when only the conjunctiva is inflamed, it is called conjunctivitis.There several potential causes of the inflammation:* Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is used when the inflammation is due to dryness. * The term "Vernal keratoconjunctivitis" is used to refer to keratoconjunctivitis occurring in spring, and is usually considered to be due to allergens.* "Atopic keratoconjunctivitis" is one manifestation of atopy.* "Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis" is caused by an adenovirus infection.* "Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis" is a disease affecting cattle caused by the bacteria Moraxella bovis.* "Superior limbic keratoconjuctivitis" is thought to be caused by mechanical trauma.* "Keratoconjunctivitis photoelectrica" means that the inflammation is caused by UV light. This can be caused, by example, by welding without wearing protective eye glass. The inflammation will only appear after about 6 to 12 hours. It can be treated by rest . Additionally, one can wear sunglasses. Antibiotics are not proven to be helpful, however oxybuprocaine may help. (From the Wikpedia article Keratoconjunctivitis.)

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Recent Publications on Keratoconjunctivitis:
The detection of Chlamydophila psittaci genotype C infection in dogs. Reports of canine chlamydiosis are infrequent, possibly because the...	28th June, 2008	Institute of Molecular Pathogenesis, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI),	Vet J. 2008 Jun 24;. DOI Direct Link
Genomic and bioinformatics analysis of human adenovirus type 37: new insights into corneal tropism. BACKGROUND: Human adenovirus type 37 (HAdV-37) is a major etiologic agent...	28th June, 2008	Molecular Pathogenesis of Eye Infection Research Center, Dean A. McGee Eye	BMC Genomics. 2008 May 9;9:213. DOI Direct Link
Trachoma. Trachoma is a keratoconjunctivitis caused by ocular infection with...	25th June, 2008	Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, WHO	Lancet. 2008 Jun 7;371(9628):1945-54. DOI Direct Link
[Uveitis during the course of sarcoidosis in a child: difficult diagnosis of a case] Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disorder affecting young...	18th June, 2008	Service d'ophtalmologie A- Hopital des specialites, Rabat, Maroc.	Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol. 2008;(307):47-51.
Primary Sjogren's syndrome in men: clinical and immunological characteristic based on a large cohort of Hungarian patients. The aim of the study was to define main symptoms of clinical appearance...	17th June, 2008	Division of Clinical Immunology, 3rd Department of Medicine, Medical and	Clin Rheumatol. 2008 Jun 14;. DOI Direct Link
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Keratoconjunctivitis Clinical Trials:
Phase III Study of 0.1% Tacrolimus(FK506) Ophthalmic Suspension in Patients With Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis	Keratoconjunctivitis;   Conjunctivitis
Six Month Clinical Research Study for Patients With Moderate or Severe Dry Eye Syndrome	Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca;   Sjogren's Syndrome;   Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;   Arthritis, Rheumatoid;   Scleroderma, Systemic
Goblet Cell Response and Dry Eye Symptoms After PRK and LASIK	Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Study of the Effect of Lotemax on Initiation of Dry Eye Treatment With Restasis	Dry Eye Disease;   Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Effect of B-Cell Depletion in Patients With Primary Sjögren's Syndrome	Primary Sjögren's Syndrome;   Xerostomia;   Hyposalivation;   Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca;   Fatigue
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Keratoconjunctivitis Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7323479	Methods for treatment and management of brain cancer using 1-oxo-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-methylisoindoline
7348329	Therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctival disorder
7351566	27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552, and 65577 molecules and uses therefor
7351715	Unit dosage forms for the treatment of herpes simplex
7351725	N-(benzyl)aminoalkylcarboxylates, phosphinates, phosphonates and tetrazoles as Edg receptor agonists
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