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TitelVernal keratoconjunctivitis in Rwandan school children and its association with atopy and parasitic infestation ; a population based study.
DoelThe aim of this study is to document the prevalence of vernal keratoconjunctivitis among Rwandan primary school children and to investigate whether there is any link with atopic conditions and intestinal presence of parasites.
MethodesDuring the dry season of 2007, 3000 children in 6 different schools were examined in a population-based study. Results and conclusions will be discussed.

Auteur 1
NaamDE SMEDT
InitialenS
InstituutKabgayi Eye Unit
StadGitarama, Rwanda
Auteur 2
NaamKestelyn
Initialen P
InstituutDepartment Ophthalmology, UZ-Gent
StadGent
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