Deep sequencing analysis of acute conjunctivitis in Burkina Faso, Africa.

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TitleDeep sequencing analysis of acute conjunctivitis in Burkina Faso, Africa.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2022
AuthorsBountogo M, Sie A, Coulibaly B, Ruder K, Chen C, Zhong L, Colby E, Lebas E, Deiner M, Hinterwirth A, Lietman TM, Seitzman GD, Doan T
JournalInt Health
Date Published2022 Jan 24
ISSN1876-3405
Abstract

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.
DOI10.1093/inthealth/ihac001
Alternate JournalInt Health
PubMed ID35076074
Grant List / EY / NEI NIH HHS / United States
R01EY032041 / NH / NIH HHS / United States