Dr. Vinod Kumar Baranwal, B06219, Dr. (Col) Avinash Mishra, Dr. (Col) K Shyam Sunder, Dr. Shikhar Gaur
AIM : We report our experience and results of the only study ever carried out in the world , regarding managing outbreaks of Nairobi eye in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
MATERIAL AND METHODS : This prospective study was conducted over 4 years from April 2008 to May 2012 at the United Nations (UN) hospital located in the DRC. After a detailed history and examination, treatment was initiated & all patients were followed up until complete recovery.
RESULTS 49 (15.7%) out of a total of 312 cases of paederus dermatitis suffered from Nairobi eye. 37 (75.5 %) were males and 12(24.5%) females. Age of patients ranged from 3 to 78 years. No significant difference was observed on the basis of gender, race or nationality. Burning sensation was the major symptom. The average duration of symptoms and loss of man hours was 07 days and 72 hours respectively. The most common papular lesions were seen in 20 (40.8%) cases. 5 (10.2%) cases who presented with preseptal orbital cellulitis needed systemic antibiotics and steroids. Dy