Deep sequencing analysis of acute conjunctivitis in Burkina Faso, Africa. Issue 1 (24th January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bountogo, Mamadou; Sié, Ali; Coulibaly, Boubacar; Ruder, Kevin; Chen, Cindi; Zhong, Lina; Colby, Emily; Lebas, Elodie; Deiner, Michael; Hinterwirth, Armin; Lietman, Thomas M; Seitzman, Gerami D; Doan, Thuy
• Is Part Of: International health. Volume 15:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 103
• Publication Date: 2022-01-24
• Subjects: acute conjunctivitis -- Burkina Faso -- epidemics -- human adenovirus -- SCORPIO Study Group; World health -- Periodicals; Public health -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Medical policy -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; 362.1091724
• DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihac001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-3413

Abstract

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.