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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A patient presents with keratoconjunctivitis. The differential diagnosis should include infection with which of the following viruses?
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The correct answer is  Adenovirus type 8 is associated with epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, while adenovirus types 3 and 4 are often associated with "swimming pool conjunctivitis." There are also reports of nosocomial conjunctivitis with adenovirus. Herpes simplex virus can infect the conjunctiva and is among the most common causes of blindness in North America and Europe.