Keratoconjunctivitis is inflammation (`-itis`) of the cornea and conjunctiva. When only the cornea is inflamed, it is called keratitis; when only the conjunctiva is inflamed, it is called conjunctivitis. There are several potential causes of the inflammation: ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratoconjunctivitis
(from the article `adenovirus`) ...membrane infections of the upper respiratory tract, the eyes, and frequently the regional lymph nodes, bearing considerable resemblance to the ... ...infection. It can also be caused by a chemical burn or mechanical injury, or it may be part of an allergic reaction. Often both the conjunctiva ... [2... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/k/23
(ker″ә-to-kәn-junk″tĭ-vi´tis) inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. epidemic keratoconjunctivitis a highly infectious form, commonly with regional lymph node involvement, occurring in epidemics; an adenovirus has been repeatedly isolated from af... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Keratoconjunctivitis: Inflammation of the eye involving both the cornea and the conjunctiva. Keratoconjunctivitis can be due to diverse causes, including infections and autoimmunity (as is the case in Sjogren syndrome). Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4094