US Virgin Islands report epidemic keratoconjunctivitis outbreak in St. Thomas

Health officials in the US Virgin Islands (UVI) are investigating an outbreak of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) diagnosed at an ophthalmology practice in St. Thomas. Thirty probable cases have been reported and confirmatory testing is pending. EKC is a highly contagious viral conjunctivitis that can cause corneal scarring. Conjunctivitis refers to the inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a ["]