Keratomalacia is associated with which of the following infections?
Correct Answer: Measles
Description: - Keratomalacia is often precipitated by an acute systemic illness such as measles, pneumonia, or severe diarrhea.- Keratomalacia is common in developing countries and affects poorly nourished children who are deficient in Vitamin A, often early in the first year of life.- The cornea becomes dull and insensitive, finally the whole tissue undergoes necrosis and seems to melt away (keratomalacia)
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