Motlagh ZM, Mokhtari A, Mahzounieh M. Genomic identification of human vaccinia virus keratoconjunctivitis and its importance as a laboratory-acquired infection.
Indian J Ophthalmol 2016;
64:806-812. [PMID:
27958202 PMCID:
PMC5200981 DOI:
10.4103/0301-4738.195592]
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Abstract
Context:
Vaccinia virus (VACV) is a member of orthopoxvirus genus of the family Poxviridae. VACVs are enveloped, double-stranded DNA viruses. Several species of this family, for example, molluscum contagiosum, smallpox, deerpox, horsepox, rabbitpox, and VACVs may cause conjunctivitis.
Aims:
Given the high incidence of keratoconjunctivitis in Iran (approximately 3.6%–53.9%) and insufficient clinical diagnostic measures, laboratory tests for detection of its causes and determination of accurate keratoconjunctivitis/conjunctivitis prevalence due to different pathogens are essential.
Settings and Design:
In this research, conjunctival samples collected from 100 patients with keratoconjunctivitis signs were referred to an eye hospital of Iran.
Subjects and Methods:
After DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was carried out for detection of VACV. PCR-positive products were further subjected to DNA sequencing.
Statistical Analysis Used:
The results were analyzed using Chi-square test.
Results:
In this study, 28% of the samples were positive and a statistically significant relationship obtained between working in medical or research laboratories and VACV prevalence (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
This study showed a high rate of VACV keratoconjunctivitis, and therefore, further studies for its prevention and control are necessary.
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