Acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis outbreak attributed to coxsackievirus A24 in Ratanakiri, Cambodia, 2023.
The outbreak of acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis in Pak Touch village was primarily caused by coxsackievirus A24. Significant risk factors included physical contact with infected individuals, frequent eye rubbing and poor hand hygiene. Effective hygiene measures are crucial to prevent the spread of AHC.
Authors
- Kimhour Lay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6136-572X)
- Guechlaing Chea
- Leng Un
- Seiha Do
- Lykheang Lou
- Kossama Chukmol
- Piseth Kong
- Meng Ngy
- Kimhong Moch
Institutions
- Cambodia-Oxford Medical Research Unit (KH)
- Prek Leap National College of Agriculture (KH)
- Cambodian University for Specialties (KH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2026.17.1.1226
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00