University of Padua, Italy

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis allergic sensitization and epidemiological characteristics evaluated

Published in Law and Health Weekly, July 15th, 2006

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is not a rare event in the pediatric population but is an extremely rare new disease in adults.

Researchers in Italy conducted a study "to evaluate the specific allergic sensitization and epidemiological characteristics of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). This retrospective non-comparative case series included 406 VKC patients. Data included patient and family histories, and results of allergic tests."

A. Leonardi and colleagues, University of Padua, wrote, "Annual incidence and prevalence rates were calculated for a cohort of 128 VKC patients from the greater Padua area. The great majority of VKC patients were male...

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Source: Law and Health Weekly (2006-07-15)

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