Chief & Presenting Author: Dr.Ahmad Husain

Co Author(s): Dr.Ankita Aishwarya, Dr.Rachna Agarwal

Abstract

Study design:A Multicentric Cross-Sectional Study
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the age, risk factors, and clinical features, of individuals affected by conjunctivitis outbreak.
Methods:conducted with clinical symptoms of acute conjunctivitis within 1 week period. Demographic information, clinical features, signs, and symptoms were recorded and analyzed using SPSS software version 26.0 and MedCalc.
Results:The study included 920 patients (1722 eyes), often were hospital staff (43%) were the most impacted, followed by school-going children (31%), those in direct contact with infected individuals (17%), or others(11%).The most common The most prevalent signs were conjunctival congestion (99%), follicles (96%), subconjunctival hemorrhage (43%), eyelid swelling (51%), and chemosis (39%) and pre-auricular lymph node enlargement (6%).
Conclusion:The study findings can guide targeted interventions and healthcare resource allocation to effectively manage the outbreak.