Pharyngoconjunctival fever

Pharyngoconjunctival fever is caused by adenovirus infection. Often found in summer camps and during the spring and fall in schools.Affected age group is 5-18.

Symptoms

 * high fever that lasts 4-5 days
 * pharyngitis (sore throat)
 * conjunctivitis (inflammed eyes, usually without pus formation like pink eye)
 * enlargement of the lymph nodes of the neck
 * headache, malaise, and weakness