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Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (Apollo Conjunctivitis)
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Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is a contagious eye infection caused by an enterovirus. It is characterized by bleeding beneath the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white of the eye), which turns the eye red. It is also called "Apollo conjunctivitis" from the time of the 1969 outbreak.2026-06-26
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection that causes blisters and rashes on the hands, feet, and inside the mouth. It mainly affects infants and young children, and most cases resolve on their own within 7 to 10 days. Personal hygiene, such as handwashing, is the most important form of prevention.2026-06-26