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Acute Haemorrhagic Conjunctivitis is a rare but extremely infectious form of conjunctivitis usually caused by a group of viruses called Picornaviruses.
AHC generally associated with upper respiratory tract infection or pharyngitis. Acute Haemorrhagic Conjunctivitis is commonly known as ‘’PINK EYE’’.
• Children from 9-13years of age group
• Both the genders are equally susceptible
• Individuals with low immunity
Infection by one or more viruses can lead to ACH, most common are
• Enterovirus 70
• Coxsackievirus A24
• Adenovirus 11
AHC can only exist in a human host and can be transmitted through the following ways:
• Unwashed hands especially the fingers
• Droplet infection
• Fecal-oral route
• Fomites
• Sharing used object/clothes of the infected person
• Secretions from eyes or infectious tears
• Hospital induced
• Bad hygiene
• Ocular(eye) pain
• Subconjunctival haemorrhage
• Bloody redness of eyes
• Swelling of the eyelid
• Continuous pricking sensation in eyes
• Sensation of sand in eyes
• Burning
• Irritation of eyes
• Lachrymation (discharge from eyes)
• Blurry vision
• Pharyngitis
• Respiratory complaints-coughing sneezing
• Fever
• In rare cases AHC exhibits paralysis similar to that of Polio
• Clinical diagnosis
• Complete blood count
• Tear sample
• Antiviral drugs can be helpful to reduce the virulence of the virus
• Analgesics
• Anti-inflammatory drugs
• Steroidal ointments in severe cases
• Homeopathic medicines are really helpful in treating AHC
It is a self-limiting disease hence it recovers in 1 to 2 weeks but it does require proper medication in order to prevent the virus from causing any serious ocular complication.
• Super-imposed bacterial infection
• Bell’s palsy
• Corneal superinfection
• Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
• Nonspecific acute follicular conjunctivitis
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Phlyctenular conjunctivitis
• Avoid rubbing/touching eyes
• Maintain isolation during the period of infection
• Avoid going in the crowd
• Maintain good hygiene
• Avoid sharing handkerchief
• Avoid using home remedies
• Keep your eyes clean
• Consult your physician
• Belladonna
• Euphrasia
• Merc-sol
• Pulsatilla
• Lachesis
For more information, you can visit Wikipedia and ScienceDirect.
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