Conjunctiva: acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis: practice question

A Ophthalmology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Ophthalmology · Conjunctiva: acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis

Sample item

Which pair of viruses is associated with acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis (Apollo disease)?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Enterovirus 70 and coxsackievirus A24

Acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis is an explosive picornavirus infection with subconjunctival haemorrhages, a short incubation of 1 to 2 days and recovery within a week. No specific treatment is needed. It occurs in epidemics in monsoon season.

Option by option

  • A. Measles and rubella

    Measles and rubella cause other ocular complications but not AHC.

  • B. Adenovirus 3 and 7

    Adenovirus types 3 and 7 cause pharyngoconjunctival fever.

  • C. HSV-1 and VZV

    HSV and VZV cause dendritic and zoster keratitis.

  • D. Enterovirus 70 and coxsackievirus A24 (correct)

    Correct. These picornaviruses cause AHC.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Enterovirus 70 and coxsackievirus A24. Acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis is an explosive picornavirus infection with subconjunctival haemorrhages, a short incubation of 1 to 2 days and recovery within a week.

Why is "Measles and rubella" not the answer?

Measles and rubella cause other ocular complications but not AHC.

Why is "Adenovirus 3 and 7" not the answer?

Adenovirus types 3 and 7 cause pharyngoconjunctival fever.

Why is "HSV-1 and VZV" not the answer?

HSV and VZV cause dendritic and zoster keratitis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Conjunctiva: acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis in Ophthalmology. No specific treatment is needed. It occurs in epidemics in monsoon season.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Conjunctiva: acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.