Emerging Infectious Diseases - Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis and coxsackievirus A24v, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2004
Emerging Infectious Diseases - Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis and coxsackievirus A24v, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2004
March 1, 2006 -- An outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) occurred in Rio de Janeiro in 2004. Coxsackievirus A24v (CA24v) was identified as the etiologic ...
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Is Conjunctivitis preventable?
A regular shot of Hemophilis B vaccine to infants can prevent few bacterial conjunctivitis cases. The condition can also be prevented by:
- Washing your hands regularly with water and soap
- Using sanitary paper towels in drying the hands
- Avoiding frequent rubbing of eyes
- Keeping away from eye irritants like smoke and perfumes.
- Trash used tissues, wash machine towels and other stuff that have been in contact with your eyes after usage.
- Keep your contact lenses clean at all times.
- Not sharing your make up as well as eye drops
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