Catalog

Viral pharyngoconjunctivitis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Viral pharyngoconjunctivitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/899210079

This is a specific presentation of adenovirus infection. It usually occurs in the age group 5-18. It is often found in summer camps and during the spring and fall in schools. In Japan, the illness is commonly referred to as "pool fever" as it is often spread via public swimming pools.