Adenovirus urethritis and concurrent conjunctivitis: a case series and review of the literature

Sex Transm Infect. 2015 Mar;91(2):87-90. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2014-051868. Epub 2014 Nov 28.

Abstract

We present eight cases and review the literature of concurrent urethritis and conjunctivitis where adenovirus was identified as the causative pathogen. The focus of this review concerns the identification of specific sexual practices, symptoms, signs and any serotypes that seem more commonly associated with such adenovirus infections. We discuss the seasonality of adenovirus infection and provide practical advice for clinicians to give to the patient.

Keywords: CONJUNCTIVITIS; MEN; NGU; URETHRITIS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoviridae Infections / diagnosis*
  • Adenoviridae Infections / pathology
  • Adenoviridae Infections / virology
  • Adenoviruses, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Adult
  • Conjunctivitis / diagnosis*
  • Conjunctivitis / pathology
  • Conjunctivitis / virology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Urethritis / complications*
  • Urethritis / diagnosis*
  • Urethritis / pathology
  • Urethritis / virology