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The incidence is higher in children <1 year old (8000 cases per 100,000 patient-years) than in children >4 years of age (1200 cases per 100,000 patient-years). While viral conjunctivitis is more common in adults, bacterial conjunctivitis is more common in children. | The incidence is higher in children <1 year old (8000 cases per 100,000 patient-years) than in children >4 years of age (1200 cases per 100,000 patient-years). While viral conjunctivitis is more common in adults, bacterial conjunctivitis is more common in children. | ||
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Overview
Conjunctivitis accounts for 1% of all primary care visits and emergency room visits.
Prevalence
1,300 to 1,400 cases per 100,000 people / year. The prevalence keratoconjunctivitis ranges from 12 to 106 cases per 100,000 population.
Gender
Conjunctivitis occurs equally in males and females.
Age
The incidence is higher in children <1 year old (8000 cases per 100,000 patient-years) than in children >4 years of age (1200 cases per 100,000 patient-years). While viral conjunctivitis is more common in adults, bacterial conjunctivitis is more common in children.