A farmer presented with ‘New castle conjunctivitis’. It is caused by contact with diseased:
Correct Answer: Owls
Description: Newcastle conjunctivitis is a rare type of acute follicular conjunctivitis caused by Newcastle virus. The infection is derived from contact with diseased owls; and thus the condition mainly affects poultry workers. Clinically the condition is similar to pharyngoconjunctival fever. Ref: Comprehensive Ophthalmology by A K Khurana, 4th edition, Page 70.
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