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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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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
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Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a highly contagious eye infection caused by adenovirus. It occurs most often in summer, and symptoms include eye redness, a foreign body sensation, and eyelid swelling. Personal hygiene is important, and if symptoms appear, please consult an ophthalmologist.2026-06-26